Coronavirus: Investigation into virus chains in schools
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas on Wednesday gave instructions for thorough investigation of coronavirus cases in schools to track in time possible transmission chains after one...
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Education minister says zero tolerance will be shown for sexual offences in schools
The institutional framework for handling of sexual offences withing schools is being examined, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromos said on Sunday. Speaking to the Cyprus News...
Coroanvirus: Epidemiological situation in schools under control
The epidemiological condition in schools is looking good, but there is no room for complacency, the ministry of health said on Monday. Health ministry official...
Tales from the Coffeeshop: Offending the Gods of scientific wisdom
I MAKE a point of not following the Twitter accounts of our self-important scientists, who have become A-list celebrities of the Covid era, but a...
Coronavirus: Another ‘pandemic’ school year kicks off
Yet another school year amid the Covid pandemic kicked off on Tuesday with minor problems and old ‘customs’ involving flares and firecrackers. Over 45,000 pupils...
Coronavirus: Remaining school issues being ironed out
Eighty per cent of school staff have received the Covid vaccine Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Friday during a House committee briefing. Prodromou said...
Coronavirus: Walk-in vaccination centres at schools ‘likely’ (Updated)
Free walk-in vaccination centres might operate at schools over the next academic year to promote children’s vaccination against coronavirus while all students will be required...
Coronavirus: As schools to reopen on Monday, students told to go get tests
With schools set to reopen on Monday with in-person teaching, parents of secondary school pupils should ensure their children have a negative rapid antigen test,...
Coronavirus: court case challenging school testing adjourned until May 17
A joint lawsuit, by 67 parents against the state, which challenges the requirement on school children to undergo mandatory tests and face masks was heard...
Group of parents launch petition to legalise homeschooling
By Annette Chrysostomou A group of parents have launched a campaign to legalise homeschooling in Cyprus, arguing the coronavirus has proven this system was successful....
Coronavirus: Parents file lawsuit against testing on pupils
A group of parents have filed a joint lawsuit against the state challenging the requirement on school children to undergo testing for the coronavirus and...
Coronavirus: schools will remain open but closely monitored
The education ministry on Friday announced that teaching with the physical presence of pupils in schools will continue, but a special committee will be monitoring...
Erdogan threatens repercussions after TC court ended teaching of Quran in schools
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan threatened Turkish Cypriots with repercussions after a court in the breakaway state terminated the teaching of the Quran in schools. According...
Coronavirus: Prodromou non-committal amid reports schools could close early
The operation of schools is under discussion and any decision will be announced, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Thursday amid media reports authorities were...
Coronavirus: Strict contact tracing protocol withdrawn, consultations continue
Education authorities and health officials decided Friday to discuss potential readjustments to Covid protocols at schools after the one proposed the previous day was deemed...
Coronavirus: parents say protocols should stay the same until Easter break
Coronavirus protocols at schools should remain the same until the Easter break so as not to disrupt the educational process, secondary school parents said on...
Coronavirus: New school rules a shambles (Update 2)
An open row erupted on Thursday between the ministries of education and health over contact tracing of positive coronavirus cases in schools, embarrassing the government...
Children protest over proposed move from Phaneromeni school
Dozens of children gathered on Friday afternoon outside the Phaneromeni school in the old part of Nicosia protesting against plans for the relocation of the...
Coronavirus: Increased signs of stress and depression among the young
The number of children suffering from stress, depression, and other related conditions has increased because of the coronavirus pandemic, the House education committee heard on...
Coronavirus: psychologist warns of damage to kids from school closures
Cabinet will decide next week on when lower secondary school (gymnasium) pupils will return to in-class lessons, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Friday. His...