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1. Privacy concerns fuel tension over Afghan students with warts at Engomi School

A group of five Afghan-origin children were sent home from Engomi A’ Primary School after arriving with visible skin warts, despite presenting a doctor's note indicating the condition was in remission....

2. Cypriot Karate athletes triumph in both male and female categories

Cypriot karatekas Loizos Vasiliou and Anna Michaelidou have made their country proud with impressive performances at the European Karate Championships held in Poland....

3. Call for integrated support system for gifted children

Despo Michaelidou, the Commissioner for the Protection of Children's Rights in Cyprus, has stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to supporting gifted children....

4. Improving education and safety: Key plans from the Minister of Education

Athina Michaelidou highlighted today the importance of a collective effort in addressing school violence....

5. Cyprus marks Holocaust remembrance day with solemn event in Nicosia

In a solemn ceremony last night, held at the Melina Mercouri Hall, Cyprus joined the global community in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the six million Jews and millions of others who perished in one of history’s darkest chapters....

6. Mohamed Salem case: Acquitted on naturalisation charges

The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted most of the defendants in a case involving irregularities in the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) related to the naturalisation of investor Mohamed Salem and his family....

7. Stella Michaelidou, AIDS NGO president, arrested in alleged €122K fraud case

Police have arrested Stella Michaelidou, the 66-year-old president of the Support Centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS (K.Y.F.A.A.), amid serious financial fraud charges....

8. Cyprus honors 1940 heroes with National Day parade

Cyprus commemorated "Ohi Day" on Monday, honoring Greece's 1940 defiance against Axis forces with ceremonies and a military parade in Nicosia....

9. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

10. Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

11. High school principal accused of violating rights of student with ADHD

A high school principal has been reported to the police and the Ministry of Education by a student's father due to the principal's behavior toward a student with ADHD......

12. Education Ministry expands security guard program to all high schools

The Government has decided to place security guards in all high schools across the country, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou announced today....

13. Education Minister calls for mobile phone ban over gambling worries

Due to worries about students getting involved in online gambling during school breaks, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou is calling for a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools....

14. Banks in Cyprus contribute €1 million to install air conditioners in schools

Cyprus's major banks are stepping up to help install air conditioners in schools, contributing €1 million to the effort. The funds will be distributed equally among the School Boards of the country’s five provinces. ...

15. Cyprus to modernize education system starting 2024-25

Cyprus’ Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth, Athina Michaelidou, announced on Monday a series of planned changes aimed at modernizing the education system. Highlighting education as a government priority, Michaelidou outlined the key initiatives set to begin in the 2024-25 school year....

16. Pavlos Kontides wins second Olympic silver medal

Pavlos Kontides has once again made history for Cyprus by winning a silver medal in sailing at the Paris Olympics, President Nikos Christodoulides announced in a statement on Wednesday. ...

17. Ministry plans alternative education for juvenile delinquents

Concerns over youth delinquency have prompted Cyprus's Ministry of Education to develop a targeted plan for an alternative education program aimed at juvenile offenders....

18. Minister Michaelidou affirms Cyprus' commitment to European schools

Cyprus has the intention to prioritize the aims of the European Schools System the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Dr. Athena Michaelidou has said....

19. Ministry pushing for ban on mobile phones in schools

The measure to ban mobile phones in educational institutions across Cyprus is neither sudden nor unprecedented, stated Minister of Education Athina Michaelidou. She noted that similar measures have been implemented in almost all European countries....

20. Fidias' win triggers debate on political behavior

Last Sunday, when election winner Fidias Panayiotou appeared on the panel of Alpha TV station, it was not his incongruous outfit or his unusual behaviour, rushing to kiss and hug the presenters, that caused embarrassment....

21. Schools to close early on Friday due to heatwave

Education Minister Athina Michaelidou defended the government's decision to suspend classes early on Friday due to soaring temperatures, calling it a balanced approach despite inevitable discontent....

22. Heatwave forces classes outdoors due to lack of air conditioning

As Cyprus endures a sweltering heatwave with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, public school teachers have been forced to hold classes outdoors due to the lack of air conditioning. The extreme heat has rendered classrooms unbearable, prompting educators to seek any available shade....

23. Minister: Air conditioners coming to 50 schools

The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture will install air conditioners in 50 schools in the coming days, with a three-year plan in place to equip all schools where installation is feasible, Minister Athina Michaelidou announced Thursday....

24. Education minister advocates for AI integration in education at EU council meeting

Modernisation of the curriculum in order to enhance digital skills and critical thinking, so that, among other aims, students can learn to use artificial intelligence......

25. Drug enforcement cops send 420 youths to rehab

Between 2021 and 2024, YKAN, Cyprus' drug enforcement agency, facilitated rehabilitation treatment programs for 420 young individuals, the majority of whom were students. ...

26. Minister Michaelidou champions women in sports

Our priority is the promotion and participation of women in all aspects of sport, focusing our efforts on cooperation and consultation with relevant bodies......

27. Cyprus revamps school curriculum to address financial literacy gap

In response to concerns over low financial literacy rates among Cypriots, highlighted in studies including the Central Bank's 2021 report, efforts to address the issue have been reignited. ...

28. European Writers' Day: A multicultural celebration of children's stories

Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of European literature and nurturing a love for reading among the younger generation on European Writers' Day! ...

29. Dignitaries gather for 25th of March celebrations

At 10 a.m. today, a Solemn Doxology took place in the Holy Church of Panagia Faneromeni, led by the Archbishop of Cyprus, Georgios. Among the distinguished guests...

30. Cyprus launches program for children with behavioral challenges

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in September for alternative schooling for children with extreme behavioral issues, the Education Minister said Friday....