conditions of the stay of the above mentioned category of foreign nationals in this area are considered acceptable for the new Airport, There is a provision for comfortable rooms for this purpose, and the possibility that they will be allowed to stay at an Airport Hotel is still open. 5. Places of detention at HELLINIKON. The above places are not temporarily in operation, however the procedures for their repair and operation are being in development. They have capacity for 40 persons (men) and meet all necessary requirements concerning security and health. 6. 7. Places of detention at 23 ASKLIPIOY Street, Piraeus. a. These detention cells are only intended for male foreign nationals awaiting their deportation. b. This place of deprivation of liberty consists of fourteen (14) cells of a total capacity of fifty-six (56) persons. c. All the deficits noted by the Committee in regard to these cells have been restored and in due time they will be operational. Especially, in order to replace all these deficits, the said places were not used for detention of foreigners for almost one year. It should be noted that, due to objective difficulties, from the recommendations it was not possible to find a place for sports. Two (2) card telephone sets have been installed; all mattresses and blankets were substituted. The offered meal is the same offered to the police officers, there are five washrooms and respective showers with hot water and, finally the places are regularly are disinfected and visited by a doctor. Detention cells at the Piraeus Transfer Station. a. It is a fact that the building which houses the Piraeus Transfer Station is not suitable due to lack of grounds, the antiquity of the building and the number of detainees. b. The fact is that due to the antiquity of the building, no restoration can be undertaken effectively. Therefore, the Ministry Services have tried to locate a new suitable building. However, our efforts up to this date have been unsuccessful for various reasons. c. However, despite the current situation, the deficiencies here Page 7

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