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Cypriots are already jumping on board the newly launched Digital Fan Card, with more than 1,000 people signing up within the first 24 hours, according to Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis.
Speaking from the Presidential Palace, Letymbiotis said the new system makes it quick and easy for fans over 18 to add the Fan Card through the Digital Citizen app, as long as their profile is verified via the CY Login platform — the gateway to all government digital services.
But this isn’t just about convenience. The government says the app will strengthen security at stadiums by verifying the identity of each cardholder digitally, closing the door on fakes or unauthorized use.
“This is part of a broader effort to make sports venues safer and more modern,” said Letymbiotis, referring to a larger government plan to reform the sports environment in Cyprus.
A new kind of high school is coming
Alongside digital reforms, the government is also bringing big changes to education. Letymbiotis announced that a technical high school is set to launch in the 2025–2026 academic year, aiming to give students practical skills that match today’s job market.
This new type of school will debut in Nicosia (Agios Stylianos) and Limassol (Polemidia) and is designed for students who want more hands-on experience. They’ll choose between two areas: mechanical science or design and construction, learning in modern labs with a focus on technology, creativity, teamwork, and real-world problem solving.
The program will run in the afternoons, offering 20 teaching periods per week along with a free lunch.
“This isn’t a replacement for traditional schools; it’s a complement,” Letymbiotis explained. “It offers new opportunities to young people who want to get a head start in technical and vocational education.”
The initiative also aligns with the changing needs of Cyprus’s job market, helping students gain skills that make them more competitive, not just academically, but professionally.
