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1. EY announces the appointment of 2 new partners in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-announces-the-appointment-of-2-new-partners-in-cyprus

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce the addition of two new Partners to its leadership team, Antonis Josephakis and Simos Simou....

2. Technical Gymnasiums to open in Famagusta and Paphos for first time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/technical-gymnasiums-to-open-in-famagusta-and-paphos-for-first-time

Technical Gymnasiums will operate in four districts during the 2026 to 2027 school year after the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth decided to expand the programme to Famagusta and Paphos....

3. Former Dianellios school site in Larnaca set for major comeback

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-dianellios-school-site-in-larnaca-set-for-major-comeback

More than 10 years after the former Dianellios Technical School in Larnaca shut its doors, the site is expected to come back to life in the coming years....

4. President pushes technical schools as ''real path'' for students, not second choice

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-pushes-technical-schools-as-real-path-for-students-not-second-choice

President Nikos Christodoulides is trying to shift a long-standing mindset in Cyprus: that technical schools are not a “second option" but a real and important path for students’ futures....

5. Europe must elevate vocational education to equal status, Michaelidou Says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-must-elevate-vocational-education-to-equal-status-michaelidou-says

Vocational education and training (VET) should be given the same level of recognition as other forms of education, Athena Michaelidou stressed during a high-level European meeting in Brussels....

6. AI factory, Schengen push and gas deal with Israel: Christodoulides unveils 55-point plan in State of the Union address

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-factory-schengen-push-and-gas-deal-with-israel-christodoulides-unveils-55-point-plan-in-state-of-the-union-address

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....

7. Teachers’ strike on Thursday: What parents need to know

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....

8. Cyprus in the spotlight: 'Mediterranean Pact' offers jobs, energy, and influence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-in-the-spotlight-mediterranean-pact-offers-jobs-energy-and-influence

Cyprus is positioning itself for a front‑row seat in a major new regional plan. The EU‑backed Pact for the Mediterranean, launched in mid‑October, aims to deepen cooperation across the southern shores of the Mediterranean, and Cyprus stands to gain in several concrete ways....

9. Workers and digital nomads to benefit from EU’s new fair work rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workers-and-digital-nomads-to-benefit-from-eu-s-new-fair-work-rules

Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....

10. Cyprus seeks better schooling for children sidelined by illness

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seeks-better-schooling-for-children-sidelined-by-illness

Cyprus lawmakers are urging the Education Ministry to step up support for children who can’t go to school for long periods because of health problems, saying no child should be left behind....

11. New era in vocational training: Lidl Cyprus invests in the new generation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-era-in-vocational-training-lidl-cyprus-invests-in-the-new-generation

Lidl Cyprus is ushering in a new era in vocational education and training with Lidl UP: Learn & Work, an innovative dual education programme, implemented in collaboration with the Future Skills Hub, the Learning Center of the European University Cyprus....

12. From the Mekong to the Med: How Cyprus and Cambodia are crafting a new global alliance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-the-mekong-to-the-med-how-cyprus-and-cambodia-are-crafting-a-new-global-alliance

In an exclusive with His Excellency Salah Essa, Honorary Consul of Cyprus to Cambodia, we uncover how two countries, thousands of kilometers apart, are finding common ground in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. ...

13. Cyprus exits EU’s macroeconomic imbalance list as Brussels urges reforms in innovation, energy, and education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-exits-eu-s-macroeconomic-imbalance-list-as-brussels-urges-reforms-in-innovation-energy-and-education

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, the European Commission announced Wednesday in its 2025 Spring Package, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s post-crisis economic recovery....

14. Cyprus rolls out digital fan card and launches new tech-focused high school

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-rolls-out-digital-fan-card-and-launches-new-tech-focused-high-school

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....

15. KPMG in Cyprus supports creativity and innovation through the Creativity, Innovation, and Business Idea Programme ''IDEODROMIO''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/kpmg-in-cyprus-supports-creativity-and-innovation-through-the-creativity-innovation-and-business-idea-programme-ideodromio

KPMG in Cyprus, committed to business transformation, education, and the development of young talent, proudly continues its active collaboration and support of the Creativity, Innovation, and Business Idea Programme “IDEODROMIO” for the tenth consecutive year....

16. Hackathon on Digital Skills for Teenagers encourages creation and innovation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hackathon-on-digital-skills-for-teenagers-encourages-creation-and-innovation

The Future Skills Hub of the European University Cyprus, in collaboration with the Department of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training of the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth, the Youth Board of Cyprus, and IDEP Lifelong Learning, successfully concluded the Hackathon on Digital Skills for Teenagers. ...

17. Safety measures ignored as two students injured in school incidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safety-measures-ignored-as-two-students-injured-in-school-incidents

In light of a recent ban on mobile phones in secondary schools, discussions about student safety have intensified following two serious incidents in schools, ...

18. Cyprus to modernize education system starting 2024-25

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

19. Ministry plans alternative education for juvenile delinquents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

20. €102.3M spent on 275,000 people trained on 30,500 programs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€102-3m-spent-on-275-000-people-trained-on-30-500-programs

In the last five years, 275,000 people participated in 30,500 training programmes of the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) and the total expenditure reached to 102.3 million euro,...

21. Cypriot lecturer named fellow of US Institute of Food Technologists

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-lecturer-named-fellow-of-us-institute-of-food-technologists

The University of Nicosia is delighted to announce that Dr. Phrosso Economidou Hadjilucas, a distinguished member of its teaching staff......

22. Cyprus shipping industry trying to attract high school students

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shipping-industry-seeks-to-attract-high-school-students

An educational workshop to enhance maritime awareness and visibility among young people in the professional sector was organized under the auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry, the Cyprus Shipowners' Association, and the Ministry of Education....

23. Student 'stoned' in Paphos school raising concerns on school violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-stoned-in-paphos-school-raising-concerns-on-school-violence

In the latest episode of school violence, a student was reportedly stoned by classmates on Tuesday at a school in Paphos, according to statements made by DIKO MP Chrysanthos Savvidis during a session of the Education Committee....

24. Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-set-to-battle-bullying-in-schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

25. K. Treppides & Co Ltd and EIMF partner up to offer complimentary studies and assured long-term employment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/k-treppides-co-ltd-and-eimf-partner-up-to-offer-complimentary-studies-and-assured-long-term-employment

A unique agreement recently penned between K. Treppides & Co Ltd and the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) offers full-time employment while covering all study costs associated with obtaining EIMF’s accredited Diploma in “Accounting and Financial Management”....

26. Over 46,000 students ring in the new school year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-46-000-students-ring-in-the-new-school-year

On the first day of school, 46,479 high school students eagerly returned to their classrooms after the summer break in Cyprus....

27. Cyprus’ City of Dreams keeps union stewards at bay

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-city-of-dreams-keeps-union-stewards-at-bay

Cyprus’ City of Dreams, Europe’s largest integrated casino resort, is moving ahead with plans this year to welcome guests with open arms, but union officials are not among them...

28. The issues affecting young people in rural areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-issues-affecting-young-people-in-rural-areas

The public debate with young people living in rural areas is quite constructive because dialogue brings to light several issues that local authorities may be unaware of....

29. Another Turkish Cypriot student found dead in rubble

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-turkish-cypriot-student-found-dead-in-rubble

In the ruins of the Isias Hotel in Adiyaman, Turkey, authorities discovered the lifeless body of another boy from the Turkish Cypriot volleyball team. This is the second member of the school team who has been found dead....

30. Cyprus' hourly labor costs in 2020 was at €18.10, with some exceptions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hourly-labor-costs-in-2020-was-at-€18-10-with-some-exceptions

Based on the findings of the Labor Cost Survey (LCS) conducted by the Cyprus Statistical Service, the hourly labor cost was set at €18.10 with 2020 serving as the benchmark year....

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