Cyprus and Greece sign memorandum to promote history education

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Cyprus and Greece signed a bilateral memorandum of cooperation at the Holy Archdiocese in Nicosia. The agreement, aimed at highlighting the history and contributions of Cypriot Hellenism, was signed by Cypriot Education Minister Athena Michaelidou and Greek Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki, alongside Archbishop George of Cyprus and Metropolitan Chrysostomos III of Messinia, representing Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens.

The memorandum establishes a strategic framework for joint educational initiatives, including seminars for teachers and clergy, an annual student competition, educational exchange visits, and the development of digital infrastructure to preserve historical material. These actions are designed to move beyond formal declarations into measurable efforts to deepen historical memory and national continuity.

Preceding the signing ceremony, Ministers Michaelidou and Zacharaki conducted joint visits to the Chatzigiorki Kornesiou Primary School and the historic Pancyprian Gymnasium in Nicosia. During a subsequent working meeting, the ministers discussed plans for a future intergovernmental summit scheduled for mid-November. This upcoming meeting is expected to address broader collaborative goals, including the integration of artificial intelligence in education, advancements in vocational and technical training, and the strengthening of special education programs.