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Cyprus Prioritizes Combating School Violence with Greece

Published March 6, 2026, 12:14
Cyprus Prioritizes Combating School Violence with Greece

The Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Athena Michaelidou, emphasized that the prevention and tackling of school violence is a top priority for the Government. At a Greece-Cyprus scientific conference on school violence, the Minister stated that school must be a safe space for all students, where values such as respect and solidarity are formed. The Government has implemented policies that enrich learning with skills and considers cooperation with Greece important for addressing the problem. School violence is a complex social challenge that requires a coordinated strategy and a multifaceted approach.