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Ministry of Education: Schools in Akrotiri closed on Monday - Instructions for distance learning

Published March 6, 2026, 12:17
Ministry of Education: Schools in Akrotiri closed on Monday - Instructions for distance learning

The Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth announced that the Akrotiri Elementary School, Kindergarten and Environmental Education Center will remain closed on Monday, March 9th, as a precautionary measure. The measure applies to teachers, students and all staff of the schools. Instructions have been given to activate the distance learning system in the two schools. The Educational Psychology Service of the Ministry is available to students, teachers and parents/guardians for psychological support, from 07:30 to 15:00, at the telephone numbers mentioned in the announcement. The decision to close the schools was taken as a precautionary measure for the safety of students and staff, given the current conditions. The Ministry of Education is monitoring the situation and will take further measures if deemed necessary.