The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of Cyprus, Maria Panayiotou, has been assigned a full-time teaching position at Drosia Gymnasium for the 2026-2027 academic year. According to official lists released for secondary education teachers in the Larnaca and Famagusta districts, Panayiotou is categorized as a permanent teacher on probation specializing in philology. The assignment, which involves a full workload of 24 teaching periods per week, is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2026.

While the announcement lists her as an active educator, Panayiotou currently serves as a cabinet minister. The decision arrives amidst public expectations of a government reshuffle by President Christodoulides, which is expected to formalize her transition out of her executive role. The Ministry has provided a deadline for lodging electronic objections to these placements through the Education Planning System, ending at 23:00 on Monday, July 27, 2026. The shift signals her return to the public sector educational workforce as the government prepares for upcoming personnel changes.