Cyprus education minister plans to expand school air conditioning by next May
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Education Minister Athena Michaelidou announced that the Cyprus government plans to have air conditioning units operational in more schools by April and May of next year.
The ministry issued instructions to speed up inspections during the winter months to prepare for rising temperatures. Michaelidou stated that all high schools in the country have reached 100 per cent coverage for the project.
While a high percentage of middle schools and many primary schools are finished, the ministry expects a substantial increase in the number of working units next year. The project faced technical and practical difficulties, leading to a shift in the completion timeline from the end of this year to 2028. Progress currently varies by region, with Famagusta leading at 65 per cent of primary schools equipped, while Paphos and Nicosia trail at 16 per cent and 24 per cent respectively.
Nikos Megalemos, the president of the Nicosia school board, addressed safety concerns regarding electrical connections, stating that temporary connections used during exams will be disconnected.
