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Alarming Trend: Two Incidents of Violence in Cypriot Schools Within Days

Published January 16, 2026, 12:00
Alarming Trend: Two Incidents of Violence in Cypriot Schools Within Days

Two serious incidents of violence in Cypriot schools within a few days have caused significant concern among educators, parents, and society. The first incident involved a fight between female students at a school in Paphos, while the second, investigated by the Larnaca Police, concerns the assault of a teacher by a high school student, who punched her in the stomach after a remark. Investigations are ongoing in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare Services. The Federation of Associations of Parents of Secondary and Technical Education in Larnaca condemns the incident and calls for a full investigation and accountability. These incidents highlight the increase in violence in schools and the need for immediate preventive and remedial interventions to ensure the safety of students and teachers.