Cyprus announces upcoming German Language Weeks and school program expansion

Cyprus Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Athena Michaelidou, announced the 'German Language Weeks 2026' festival, which is scheduled to take place from November 3 to 19, 2026. The annual event is organized by the embassies of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, alongside the Goethe-Institut Cyprus, aiming to promote the German language and culture through various scheduled activities.

During the press conference, Minister Michaelidou emphasized that multilingualism remains a pillar of the Ministry's educational policy. She also announced the intention to expand a pilot German language program currently operating in public gymnasiums and lyceums in Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos. This program, which began in the 2023–2024 school year, has shown an increasing number of student participants. The Ministry plans to continue supporting this initiative to provide students with certification and improved professional prospects.

The press event was attended by the ambassadors of Germany, Hans-Peter Jugel, Austria, Susanne Bachfischer, and Switzerland, Christoph Burgener, as well as representatives from the Goethe-Institut. Detailed event programs for the upcoming festival are available on the official project website.