House seeking to criminalise bullying
The House legal affairs on Wednesday began discussions on the criminalisation of bullying, with a bill suggesting punishments ranging from hefty fines to prison time....
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One in four schoolchildren say they are bullied
One in four pupils in Cyprus have experienced bullying, with girls at a higher risk than boys, according to the findings of ongoing research of...
Keep Ukraine war out of the classroom, says minister
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Thursday asked for the war in Ukraine to “stay out of schools” saying children who are of Russian descent should...
Bullying death a mark of ‘society’s resounding failure’ judge says (Updated)
A Larnaca court on Thursday sentenced three young men to 18 months in jail suspended for three years, in the bullying death of a 16-year-old...
Sentencing on November 11 for young men guilty of bullying teen
Three men found guilty in the bullying death of a 16-year-old in 2019 will be sentenced on November 11. The three, a 20-year-old from Oroklini,...
Paphos municipality staff strike over ‘bully mayor’
Staff at the Paphos municipality went on an impromptu work stoppage on Thursday accusing mayor Phedonas Phedonos of bullying. The protest was prompted by an...
Japan Nike ad on bullying, racism sparks hot online response (video)
A video ad from Nike Japan against bullying and racism that features biracial athletes and other minorities, such as those of Korean descent, has prompted...
Laws passed against sexism, and bullying in schools
The House on Thursday passed a bundle of three bills which create a legislative framework criminalising public manifestations of sexism. The bills – legislative proposals...
Investigation into bullying videos in special forces sent to Attorney general
The findings of an investigation into what appeared to be hazing at a National Guard barracks during the lockdown have been forwarded to the attorney-general...
Defence ministry downplays ‘bullying’ videos
Defence Minister Savvas Angelides went to Stavrovouni military camp on Wednesday after three videos emerged on social media appearing to show abuse amongst the soldiers....
