School in Paphos evacuated following a bomb threat

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a school in the Paphos district was evacuated following a bomb threat received via telephone shortly before noon. Local authorities were immediately notified and mobilized to the scene to conduct a security sweep of the premises.

Police officers, assisted by school staff, successfully evacuated all students and personnel from the building. Intensive searches for a potential explosive device were initiated immediately following the report. As of the latest update, authorities have stated that no such device has been discovered. While initial reports indicated that the police were searching for a threat, subsequent statements from law enforcement to the Cyprus Mail suggest they currently believe the threat to be a malicious hoax.

Investigations remain ongoing as police continue to look into the origin and nature of the call. Further steps will depend on the findings of the investigation to identify the caller behind the disruptive communication.