https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/only-15-students-attend-secondary-school-in-occupied-rizokarpaso
Just 15 students are enrolled in secondary school this year in Rizokarpaso, in northern Cyprus, where the small Greek Cypriot community continues to face restrictions under Turkish occupation, according to a new European Parliament report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-cypriot-school-expansion-puts-pressure-on-space-and-planning
The French Cypriot School is facing mounting pressure over space, coexistence and public funding questions just as it prepares for its biggest step yet: opening a full high school program in Cyprus by 2027....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-moves-to-cut-water-use-by-10-intensifies-inspections-against-hose-washing
The Larnaca District Local Government Organization (EOA Larnaca) has announced a package of emergency measures aimed at reducing water consumption in the city and district by 10%, in an effort to prevent water cut-offs amid Cyprus’s worsening water situation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disoriented-vulture-spotted-near-highway-in-oroklini
A four-year-old vulture named Galatea caused concern this week after wandering near Oroklini, including two days perched on a highway sign, before eventually returning safely to her colony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-enters-the-ai-big-league-with-nvidia-partnership
The Cypriot government is moving ahead at full speed with its strategic partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country’s national infrastructure through the installation of a supercomputer scheduled to go live in June 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/with-the-support-of-lidl-cyprus-the-5th-mind-reset-showcased-children-s-green-ideas
The mind REset educational environmental program of Junior Achievement Cyprus, with Lidl Cyprus as its strategic partner, once again implemented the Trade Fair, inviting the public to visit Metropolis Mall in Larnaca and witness firsthand the student teams that transformed creativity into solutions with social and environmental impact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thessaloniki-breaks-ground-on-€40-million-holocaust-museum
Thessaloniki is taking a historic step toward finally commemorating the city’s Jewish community with the construction of a Holocaust Museum, following decades of devastation and silence. On Friday, the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki signed a key agreement with construction firm METKA, paving the way for the €40 million project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-fails-its-most-vulnerable
For years, Cyprus has talked about reforming special education. For years, nothing has happened. And the country’s most vulnerable children are paying the price....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-demand-new-schools-as-larnaca-classrooms-overflow
Serious pressure on Larnaca’s school system has renewed calls for immediate government action, with parents warning that delays in infrastructure planning are pushing schools beyond their limits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-uk-showcases-immersive-technologies-and-educational-excellence-at-youth-tech-festival-2026
British High Commission Nicosia and British Council Cyprus are joining the 4th Youth Tech Festival on 7 February 2026 in Limassol, presenting a dynamic UK Pavilion that highlights the UK’s global leadership in technology, creativity and world class education. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sport & Youth, the Festival attracts thousands of students, parents, educators and industry stakeholders from Cyprus and abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-ranks-among-the-top-universities-worldwide-in-six-subject-areas-in-2026
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with notable results across six subject areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/labour-policy-and-the-test-of-leadership
The new Minister of Labour, Marinos Mousiouttas, has assumed responsibility for a critical ministry and is now tasked with managing issues that cut across the full breadth of society. He must must confront entrenched guilds and trade unionists, as well as labor organizations and employers, all of whom are deeply involved in labor-related issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-s-really-behind-the-€500k-school-donation
Questions over a €500,000 contribution that has dominated public debate in recent days were addressed Wednesday by Deputy Minister to the President Irini Piki during a Parliamentary Institutions Committee session on the Independent Social Support Authority....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ice-detains-5-year-old-stoking-outrage-in-minnesota-schools
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained at least four children from the same Minnesota school district this month, including a 5-year-old boy, raising alarm among parents, educators, and local officials....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-strengthens-its-long-standing-social-contribution-a-new-film-highlights-its-support-initiatives-in-health-children-and-vulnerable-groups
Lidl Cyprus has long invested in initiatives with a significant social impact, supporting healthcare structures, children and vulnerable groups, with the aim of creating real value for society....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-vassiliou-founded-the-university-of-cyprus-against-all-odds
The second half of the 1980s can fairly be described as a period of renewal and opening up on many fronts in Cyprus. One of the most significant developments of that era was the creation of the University of Cyprus, which, after years of debate, disagreements, and delays, was finally established in 1989....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seeing-the-mona-lisa-just-got-pricier-for-non-europeans
If you’re traveling to Paris from outside Europe, seeing the Louvre’s masterpieces now costs €32 instead of €22, a jump the museum says is necessary to fund renovations, but one that has some visitors fuming....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-success-of-students-of-cypriot-schools-in-commonwealth-essay-competition
Students of Cypriot schools achieved, this year also, outstanding success in this year’s The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC); an annual competition organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) since 1883. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-school-work-week-returns-students-get-hands-on-experience
After more than a decade, Cyprus is bringing back the “Work Week” for high school students, a hands-on program designed to give teens a taste of the working world....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-800-scholarship-applications-pending-after-first-lady-s-resignation
About 1,800 scholarship applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are awaiting review following the resignation of First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides from her post as President of the Independent Social Support Body....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-fires-back-after-adviser-quits-hints-at-scrapping-social-support-agency
President Nicos Christodoulides broke his silence Monday following the resignation of Charalambos Charalambous, head of the Presidential Office, calling it ''an act of self-confidence'' and asserting that he has nothing to hide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-might-be-amazon-s-next-tech-playground
An Amazon team is heading to Cyprus next week to explore a pilot program for satellite internet, part of a wave of interest from some of the world’s biggest tech companies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-2026-what-changed-and-what-stayed-the-same
On 22 December 2025, the House of Representatives approved a wide-ranging tax reform package, with most measures taking effect from 1 January 2026. It is not an incremental adjustment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/government-spending-hits-new-high-as-student-numbers-rise
Student numbers across the education system rose noticeably in the 2023/2024 academic year, reflecting steady growth from early childhood education through to universities, according to the latest Annual Survey on Education released by the Statistical Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-has-a-rage-problem-and-it-s-pointed-at-the-wrong-things
Over the past week, parents in Larnaca pleaded guilty to the horrific abuse of their five underage children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/blasphemy-or-threat-cyprus-art-debate-turns-dangerous
To be honest, I hadn’t planned to revisit the controversy surrounding the painter Giorgos Gavriil and the outrageous, incoherent, and ultimately dangerous attacks against him over his exhibition in Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-probe-after-high-school-students-post-nazi-images-online
Authorities are moving swiftly after photos circulated online showing a group of Larnaca high school students giving Nazi salutes, drawing swastikas, and sharing extremist ideology....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-walk-out-farmers-roll-in-as-cyprus-braces-for-a-day-of-protests
Classrooms will fall silent and tractors will take to the streets on Thursday as teachers and farmers stage coordinated protests, putting fresh pressure on the government over education reforms and the future of agriculture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teachers-strike-on-thursday-what-parents-need-to-know
A strike by teachers in public education will take place on Thursday, 18 December 2025, affecting the start of the school day for many students....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-students-lead-the-way-in-climate-resilience-workshop
The Bank of Cyprus, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth and Hermes Airports, hosted a hands-on educational workshop in Larnaca as part of its “Youth Ask and Provide Solutions” initiative....