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  • Nicosia strike: Nicosia Prepares for Major Disruption as Teachers and Farmers Strike

    Nicosia strike: Nicosia Prepares for Major Disruption as Teachers and Farmers Strike

    nicosia strike — nicosia strike — Nicosia is bracing for a day of systemic paralysis on Thursday, 18 December, as a simultaneous strike by public school teachers and a tractor blockade by farmers threaten to cut off the city’s primary arteries.

    The coordinated industrial action represents a direct challenge to the government’s reform agenda. While teachers are striking to block a controversial evaluation bill that critics say invites political favouritism, their move risks the Republic’s access to €60 million in EU Recovery and Resilience Facility funds. Simultaneously, hundreds of farmers are set to converge on the Presidential Palace, protesting “unacceptable” EU agricultural policies that they claim are driving local producers into insolvency.

    Nicosia strike: Commuter Chaos Expected

    The double wave of action is timed to hit during the morning rush hour, with the Ministry of Transport confirming the complete cancellation of school bus services for over 310,000 residents. This will likely lead to chaos on the roads as parents scramble for private transport alternatives.

    Strike Timings and Locations

    Teachers’ unions have scheduled their strike in two phases: the Secondary Strike (OELMEK) runs from 07:30 to 09:00, while the Primary Strike (POED) lasts from 07:30 to 09:05. During this critical period, agricultural convoys from every district will begin their trek to the GSP Stadium and the Jumbo car park in Latsia.

    Convergence Towards the Capital

    By 10:30, these convoys are expected to funnel heavy machinery through Athalassa and Iosif Hadjiosif avenues, aiming for a final standoff at “Europe House” on Lord Byron Street. The convergence of farmers and teachers signifies a significant mobilization against current government policies and highlights the desperation of local producers.

  • History Teachers Explore New Neolithic Settlement Site ‘Nisia’

    History Teachers Explore New Neolithic Settlement Site ‘Nisia’

    More than 100 secondary school history teachers toured the newly opened Neolithic settlement site “Nisia” near Protaras in Paralimni-Dherynia on Saturday, enhancing their professional training.

    • More than 100 secondary school history teachers toured the newly opened Neolithic settlement site “Nisia” near Protaras in Paralimni-Dherynia on Saturday, enhancing their professional training.

    The event, organised by the secondary education history curriculum team of the education ministry in collaboration with the department of antiquities and local schools, provided 105 educators with an opportunity to explore the site excavated on a hill overlooking Vyzakia beach. This location features informational displays with visual materials that vividly illustrate life in the Neolithic village and highlight recent archaeological discoveries.

    The tour was led by Dr Anna Satraki, an officer from the department of antiquities. Following the exploration, participants engaged in a discussion and presentation at Paralimni lyceum, which focused on new archaeological data related to excavations, museums, and upcoming exhibition spaces. Special mention was made of a new archaeological museum planned for construction in Nicosia.

    Mayor Giorgos Nikolettou of Paralimni-Dherynia attended the event and praised the collaboration between the ministry, the antiquities department, and the history curriculum team. He reiterated the municipality’s commitment to promoting the region’s rich heritage sites.

    The organising committee comprised notable members of the inspectorate for philological subjects including Dr Antonia Loizou, Dr Angelos Chrysostomou, and history advisors like Dr Panagiotis Proikakis, Mrs Andri Charalambous Zeniou, Dr Panagiotis Tofis, and Dr Andriani Georgiou, all contributing to the success of this educational initiative.