Former minister Cleri Angelidou dies age 89 (updated)
Former education minister, MP, and educator Cleri Angelidou has died at the age of 89, it was announced on Thursday. President Nicos Anastasiades expressed deep...
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Column to be erected in Nicosia to mark 60 years of Republic
The coronavirus pandemic may have taken the sparkle out of Cyprus’ 60th birthday celebrations, but plans are underway to erect a monumental column to mark...
After outcry, nine women named to culture committee
The education ministry on Thursday appointed nine more female members to the advisory committee for the creation of a culture ministry following criticism that only...
Coronavirus: education ministry stepping up measures to keep a lid on infections
The education ministry is stepping up measures to keep a lid on coronavirus infections among pupils, with special emphasis on extra-curricular activities, social distancing during...
Government has abandoned 522 boys over UK college fee hike say parents
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou was on the defensive on Thursday as parents of 522 soldiers attacked the government, a day after it was announced that...
‘Education minister should look like someone who is in control’
By Gina Agapiou About seven weeks after e-learning was launched in state schools, one final year lyceum student and his mother question whether it has...
Police investigate claims dead teen was bullied
Police on Thursday said they are investigating claims that a 16-year-old boy who died last week in Larnaca while at a party may have been...
Students protest garners little sympathy
Around 2,000 students protested amid rain showers outside the ministry of education on Thursday against the introduction of four-month exams. Education Minister Costas Hambiaouris strongly...
Unions and political parties declare their support for teachers
State doctors’ union, Pasyki, joined a long list of other unions and some political parties on Monday to come out in support of the rejection...
Teachers announce strike over teaching hours changes (Updated)
The main unions representing public school teachers announced on Monday that they will be going on a ‘protracted’ strike as of September, as a...
