78. In view of the above, the CPT once again reiterates its recommendation that the Greek authorities take the necessary steps to ensure that all foreign nationals being deprived of their liberty in pre-removal detention be provided with: - a minimum of 4 m2 of living space per person in multiple occupancy cells or rooms; decent sleeping conditions, including a bed, mattresses, blanket and bedding, all clean (and free of infestation); ready access to sufficient clean drinking water; adequate food, both in quantity and nutritional value (see also the CPT’s recommendation in paragraph 128); daily access to hot water; adequate lighting (including daylight) and heating/cooling; cells or rooms equipped with a call bell, a table, chairs and personal lockable space; sufficient quantities of detergent and personal hygiene products, at all times; the possibility to regularly wash their clothes and have their blankets cleaned, and the foam mattresses replaced, whenever necessary. Further, all cells or rooms and sanitary annexes should provide decent minimum conditions in terms of hygiene and repair and be regularly maintained. In particular, broken doors, windows, heating systems, lights and/or beds as well as broken showers and toilets or leaking pipes should be repaired swiftly. To this end, the necessary funding should be made available. Consideration should also be given to provide a dedicated communal space where detained persons can take their meals to eliminate the proliferation of insects in the dormitories. In addition, the Greek authorities should carry out more regular disinfection and effectively eradicate infestations. 79. One general complaint received in all pre-removal detention centres visited was the lack of sufficient and suitable clothing appropriate for cold winter weather. Hundreds of detained persons were only dressed in t-shirts, shorts and slippers and complained that they were cold during the day and at night.35 Many stressed that they were not given access to their personal belongings even though they had warm clothes in their stored luggage. The availability of clothes and footwear mostly depended on private donations. Funding for additional clothes was apparently only available as of January 2024. However, even when there was a storeroom full of clothes, such as at Paranesti PRDC, they were not adequately distributed to all detained persons. Further, at Corinth PRDC, following the resignation of the social worker, no staff member had taken over the responsibility for distributing clothes to persons in need. The director of every PRDC should take responsibility for ensuring that effective solutions are found to provide persons detained under their authority with appropriate clothing. The CPT recommends that the Greek authorities ensure that every foreign national deprived of their liberty in a pre-removal facility is provided with sufficient and suitable clothing adapted to the season. This will require proper management and coordination between the relevant authorities at all levels of responsibility (Hellenic Police and the Ministry of Health). Further, detained persons should be given access to their own personal belongings, including their own clothes. 80. The CPT welcomes the open-door regime which allowed detained foreign nationals to leave the accommodation units within their wings without restriction throughout the day at Kos, Paranesti, and Xanthi PRDCs.36 In the CPT’s view, this represents good practice and should be implemented in all pre-removal detention centres in Greece, as it can help to significantly improve conditions of detention and reduce tensions. 35. Night temperatures at the time of the visit dropped to about 0°C. 36. Detained persons had unrestricted access to the outdoors at Kos PRDC, access from 06:00 to 23:00 in Xanthi, and from 07:00 to 00:00 in Paranesti PRDC. 24