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OELMEK Condemns New Incidents of Violence Against Teachers

Published March 23, 2026, 14:13
OELMEK Condemns New Incidents of Violence Against Teachers

OELMEK strongly condemns the recent incidents of violence and aggressive behavior against teachers in Gymnasiums and Lyceums in Limassol and Larnaca. The incidents include verbal abuse, threats, attempted physical violence, and damage to teachers' property by parents and students. OELMEK specifically reports an incident in Limassol where a parent entered the school and engaged in insults, threats, and attempted physical assault against a teacher. Similar incidents were also recorded in other schools in the two cities. OELMEK emphasizes that such behavior is unacceptable and undermines the prestige of public schools, creating a climate of fear and insecurity. It demands immediate action from the Ministry of Education and the Police, strengthening protection in schools and developing protocols for managing incidents of violence. OELMEK stresses the need for school-family cooperation with mutual respect and adherence to the law, stating that no form of violence against teachers will be tolerated and expresses its full support for teachers.