Call for distance schooling after drone attack closes some schools

Closing schools in Akrotiri, Trachoni, Episkopi and Asomatos following military activity in the area was a preventive measure for the safety of children and teachers, however schooling must continue, Disy MP Giorgos Karoullas said on Wednesday.

Karoullas was speaking after a House education committee discussed the situation in Cyprus “due to the attacks against the territory of the Republic of Cyprus by drones”.

He said schooling should continue and the education ministry should...