Leaders and candidates stress importance of voting with elections underway

Leaders and candidates stress importance of voting with elections underway

Voting started at 7am across Cyprus on Sunday, with 698,896 registered voters eligible for the election of six MEPs and local authority posts.Chief returning officer Elikkos Elia confirmed the timely opening of all 1,847 polling stations in the Republic, along with ten stations in Greece. Additional polling stations in Belgium and the UK opened later, … Read more

THEMIS: Unique land opportunities with reserve prices up to , €24,000 via electronic auction

THEMIS: Unique land opportunities with reserve prices up to , €24,000 via electronic auction

Themis Portfolio Management invites the public to seize unique investment opportunities in plots of land available through an electronic auction from 12 to 28 June 2024. On the eauctions platform, Themis offers 186 fields which include residential, agricultural and livestock parcels in various regions of Cyprus.Below we present some of the many available for online … Read more

Our View: Anthropocentric schools , – teachers are at the heart of our ‘human-centred’ schools

Our View: Anthropocentric schools , – teachers are at the heart of our ‘human-centred’ schools

The fact described in the text is that the education minister, Dr Athina Michaelidou, spoke about creating modern, anthropocentric schools during the opening of a primary school and kindergarten in Larnaca.

Overnight pharmacies on Wednesday, May 29

Overnight pharmacies on Wednesday, May 29

Pharmacies open after hours on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Paralimni are listed with their addresses.

Education ministry working on mobile phone ban in secondary schools

Education ministry working on mobile phone ban in secondary schools

The education ministry in Cyprus is working on a bill to introduce the same penalties for secondary school students using mobile phones in class as those currently enforced in primary schools.

Education minister reaffirms commitment to improving schools

Education minister reaffirms commitment to improving schools

Education Minister Athena Michaelidou reiterated the government’s commitment to enhancing both the structural and pedagogical functions of schools to meet contemporary educational requirements and support the development of knowledge, skills, principles, attitudes, and values. The refurbishment works completed at Palouriotissa Primary School A significantly boost its functionality and effectiveness, with funds obtained from the Recovery and Resilience Plan funding. The goal is to ensure uninterrupted access to learning in functional and suitable spaces, creating a modern, human-centered, inclusive school environment. Key achievements during the first year of the Christodoulides administration include updating curricula, expanding the all-day school program, transitioning from special to unified education, and introducing measures for the prevention and intervention in issues of violence and delinquency.

Parents federation condemns school vandalism

Parents federation condemns school vandalism

Fact: The federation of Larnaca parents associations expressed sadness and indignation over the Holy Saturday vandalism of Livadia’s primary school on Friday.

Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school to testify

Pupil accused of vandalising Livadia Primary school to testify

A 10-year-old is expected to appear at the Voroklini Police Station with his parents to give a statement regarding his alleged involvement in causing damage at Livadia Primary School on Holy Saturday. The police are also looking for other individuals who may have been involved in the vandalism, which included setting fire to benches and a table, breaking a classroom window, and throwing books and notebooks on the floor. The 10-year-old will be treated according to procedures for minors, as those under 14 years old are not legally responsible.

The brutality of Easter

The brutality of Easter

Violent Easter traditions such as re-enactments of the crucifixion and resurrection, bonfires, and firecrackers have led to incidents of vandalism, riots, and injuries during the holiday. Despite increased police presence, youths were involved in throwing Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and stones at authorities, damaging property, and causing chaos in various areas. The use of firecrackers and fireworks by individuals, including parents with children in the car, has raised concerns about societal violence spilling over into other areas.

Boy, suspected of vandalism, to give police statement

Boy, suspected of vandalism, to give police statement

A 10-year-old is expected to appear at the Voroklini police station to give a statement regarding the vandalism of Livadia primary school. The damage caused is estimated to be around €1,000 and the parents of the child are expected to pay for it. Other individuals involved in the vandalism are being sought by the police.