False bomb threat causes disturbance at private school in Nicosia

On Monday, September 21, 2026, a private school in Nicosia was evacuated following a bomb threat. Police reported that an email message claiming an explosive device had been planted on school premises was received at approximately 8:25 a.m. Authorities immediately responded to the scene, implementing standard security protocols and conducting a thorough search of the area.

After exhaustive checks, officials determined that no suspicious objects were found, confirming the threat was a hoax. Students were subsequently permitted to return to their classrooms, and the academic schedule resumed without further incident. While the situation has been resolved, police investigations remain ongoing to identify the sender of the electronic message.

According to some reports, the hoax may be linked to a recent school policy mandating that students store their mobile phones in a designated box during school hours. Despite this speculation, authorities have focused on the technical aspects of the security breach and are continuing their examination of the matter.