Cyprus Times

Schools in Cyprus Prepared for Hostile Incidents, Conduct Evacuation Drills

Published March 3, 2026, 17:09
Schools in Cyprus Prepared for Hostile Incidents, Conduct Evacuation Drills

Schools in Cyprus are prepared for potential hostile incidents, with instructions and evacuation drills already carried out. According to the Head of the Office of Civil Defense, Security and Health of the Ministry of Education, schools have plans for the evacuation of students and staff from their premises, and regular readiness exercises are conducted. A circular was sent to schools with instructions on how to deal with isolated hostile incidents, such as drone attacks. In the event of hostilities, the priority is the safety of students and staff inside the buildings, and evacuation will only take place if the danger has passed. The Ministry of Education is awaiting instructions from the competent state authorities to deal with more complex situations.