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Cyprus Students Return to Class as New School Year Begins

ByFamagusta Gazette

Sep 5, 2025

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Tens of thousands of secondary school students across Cyprus returned to classrooms Friday morning as the new academic year officially got underway.

The first bell rang at 7:30 a.m. for students in general, technical, and vocational education. In a statement ahead of the reopening, the Government Spokesperson emphasized that this year’s focus will be on skill development, supported by updated curricula.

The Ministry of Education has signaled a shift toward practical learning and modernized teaching approaches, aiming to better equip students for future challenges in a rapidly evolving job market.

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