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Air conditioning in schools: where each province stands

In-Cyprus · 2026-09-04

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• What happened: The Education Minister of Cyprus, Athena Michaelidou, confirmed that air conditioning units will be installed in schools across the country, with varying levels of progress by province. • Why it matters: The installation aims to improve learning conditions in schools, but safety concerns have arisen regarding the electrical networks and proper installation of the units. • What to watch next: Monitor the completion rates of air conditioning installations in schools as the new school year begins, particularly in provinces with lower operational percentages.

Local educationschoolsTop News Air conditioning in schools: where each province stands Sxoleia Klimatistika Relevant News Air conditioning in schools: where each province stands 4 September 2026 Works for new Limassol road to ease congestion will start in 2027 4 September 2026 El Niño, El Niño, we’ve had it up to here with you! 4 September 2026 Evangelia Sizopoulou 4 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Air conditioners will be installed in Cyprus schools despite problems that have arisen during the project, Education, Sport and Youth Minister Athena Michaelidou reaffirmed at a press conference ahead of the new school year. Michaelidou also released the latest data on the installation and operation of air conditioning units in schools at all levels, saying the picture differs by province depending on how many school units each one has. Among primary schools, Famagusta has the highest share with full operation, at 65 per cent, with the remaining 35 per cent at the final stage. Limassol follows at 46 per cent full operation, 29 per cent at the final stage and 25 per cent still planned. In Larnaca, 39 per cent of primary schools have full operation, 10 per cent are at the final stage and 51 per cent are planned. Nicosia stands at 24 per cent full operation, 46 per cent at the final stage and 30 per cent planned, while Paphos is lowest, with 16 per cent full operation, 22 per cent at the final stage and 62 per cent planned. At gymnasium level, Larnaca leads with 45 per cent full operation and 55 per cent at the final stage. Famagusta and Paphos follow, at 50 per cent and 37.5 per cent full operation respectively, with the remainder at the final stage in each case. Limassol stands at 39 per cent full operation and 61 per cent at the final stage, while Nicosia has the lowest share in full operation, at 18 per cent, with 64 per cent at the final stage and 18 per cent still planned. Lyceums show the most advanced progress overall. All lyceums in Larnaca already have air conditioning in full operation. Limassol follows at 90 per cent full operation and 10 per cent at the final stage. In Nicosia, 21 per cent of lyceums have full operation and 79 per cent are at the final stage. Famagusta stands at 33 per cent full operation and 67 per cent at the final stage, while Paphos is split evenly, with 33 per cent each at full operation, the final stage and planned installation. Michaelidou: Emphasis on safety Michaelidou said the aim is not simply to install air conditioners, but to install them correctly, which can only be guaranteed if the necessary safety conditions are in place. Serious problems were found in some schools, she said, relating not only to the safety of the installations themselves but also to the electrical network. In some schools, a substation is needed to support the network before air conditioners can be installed. As part of the inspections and specifications required for schools to hold valid fire safety and electrical installation certificates, the Ministry of Education and the School Boards are cooperating with other relevant services, including the Fire Service. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Works for new Limassol road to ease congestion will start in 2027 El Niño, El Niño, we’ve had it up to here with you! A new school year looms Entik case: 43-year-old Sokpa to be remanded, faces “military court” Polish Embassy to screen Jack Strong at Pantheon Theatre Limassol police chase: suspects threw crab, car battery at officers Israeli minister sets out plan to expel all Palestinians from Gaza Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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