Students from six schools in Ypsonas will begin abstaining from their classes during the first period on May 17, 2024. This action is a result of the Coordinating Committee of the Parent Associations exhausting all dialogue options with the Minister of Education and other authorities to resolve long-standing problems in the schools.
The office of the Data Protection Commissioner received inquiries and complaints about the legality of installing CCTV systems in private kindergartens. Kindergarten administrations are allowed to operate CCTV systems at entrances, exits, and adjacent private parking areas, but not in indoor spaces, classrooms, common areas, toilets, or playgrounds. Recording sound at kindergartens is also not allowed under any circumstances.
Clusters of measles cases have been reported in Cyprus, with a high risk of more cases emerging. The Ministry of Health is urging healthcare professionals to cooperate and monitor the situation closely to prevent further spread. Measles is highly contagious and spreads easily through respiratory secretions. Vaccination with two doses of MMR vaccine is recommended for those born after 1974 to prevent the disease.
The Charalambos & Elena Pattihis Foundation, established in 2020, supports the Cypriot community through its pillars of action: Social Welfare, Education, Culture, Health, and the Environment. In 2023, the Foundation continued to improve the quality of life in Cyprus by supporting cultural preservation, education, healthcare, social welfare partnerships, community support, volunteerism, and environmental conservation efforts. The Foundation also expanded its board of directors to strengthen governance and strategic direction.
The 2024 Amendment Law on Primary and Secondary Education in Cyprus has been passed, extending free compulsory pre-primary education from the age of four.
The government is set to open or expand 30 kindergartens across the country.