ETEK raises concerns over air conditioning installation in Cypriot schools

On October 5, 2026, the President of the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK), Konstantinos Konstanti, expressed significant concerns regarding the planning and implementation of air conditioning installations in schools following a report by the Audit Office. He highlighted that these installations were conducted without completing necessary safety checks and, in some cases, involved problematic interventions to the structural integrity of school buildings.

ETEK notes that a 2022 proposal for targeted energy upgrades—including roof insulation, external shading, ceiling fans, and increased greenery—was largely ignored in favor of the current project. Technical reports prepared alongside the University of Cyprus and the Ministry of Education had previously warned that mass air conditioning installation would necessitate extensive upgrades to internal electrical systems. The chamber emphasizes that student and teacher safety is non-negotiable and calls for the immediate resolution of all identified structural and technical shortcomings.