Candidates Make Confident Start to Pancyprian Exams
Several candidates described the Modern Greek paper as manageable, with the essay topic drawn from the section on advertising and consumerism.
Distinctions in Tuition Subsidy
A state subsidy established to support children of recognised religious groups continues to be granted only to students with Cypriot citizenship. A complaint by a mother to Politis highlights discrimination against EU citizens who live, work and raise their children in Cyprus.
Two Pupils, an Astronaut and a School That Refuses to Be Small
At Cyprus’ smallest school, an email brought an astronaut from Austria. Soon after, nearly 100 children wanted to become classmates of Panayiotis and Dimitra – even if only for a day.
University of Cyprus Rejects Allegations by Student With Visual Impairment
The University of Cyprus rejects allegations of failure to provide support, listing a series of measures granted to the top‑performing final‑year student with a visual impairment, who in recent days accused the higher education institution of failing to respond effectively to her needs, putting her degree at risk.
Student Grant Applications: 800 Rejected Over Errors
Around 800 applications for student grants were rejected due to incorrectly completed information, according to Lakis Mythillos, head of the Grants and Benefits Service at the Ministry of Finance.