Cyprus government evaluates security cameras for school buses

The Cypriot government is evaluating a plan to install security cameras in all school buses to combat increasing student misconduct and delinquency during transit. The initiative was discussed on September 28, 2026, during a high-level meeting led by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Evi Tsolaki, and attended by the Minister of Education, Athina Michaelidou, alongside other officials, including the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Maria Christofidou.

The proposed measure aims to secure the school environment and curb antisocial behavior. Minister Tsolaki confirmed that the government intends to fund the installation costs. The implementation process will require several formal steps, including the issuance of tenders and the development of clear operational protocols regarding how the surveillance system will function. Further details, including specific timelines for the rollout, are expected to be established following internal procedural reviews.