AKEL MP Ephraim Christou reports severe safety issues in Cyprus schools

On September 9, 2026, AKEL MP and member of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Ephraim Christou, publicly denounced severe infrastructure and safety deficiencies in Cypriot schools. The MP criticized the Ministry of Education and the government for a lack of political will to address issues that have persisted for years, starting with observations in Western Limassol and extending to schools across the country.

Key allegations include the operation of school facilities without fire safety certifications and extreme overcrowding that forces students to take breaks in shifts. Furthermore, Christou highlighted the inappropriate use of storage rooms as classrooms and an over-reliance on low-quality, temporary prefabricated structures that pose long-term health and safety risks.

These concerns reflect ongoing complaints from organized parent groups who have long struggled to get these issues resolved. The MP’s statement serves as a formal challenge to the current administration to prioritize student safety and upgrade aging educational infrastructure to meet modern standards.