In the year 2026, students and teachers cannot be expected to suffer from high temperatures inside classrooms, states OELMEK denounces “the unacceptable situation that continues to prevail in a large number of schools, where, despite the announcements and timelines that have been issued from time to time, a large number of classrooms still lack functioning air conditioning systems.”
“Given the particularly high temperatures in Cyprus, students and teachers are forced to spend many hours in classrooms where conditions become extremely difficult. It is impossible to speak of a modern and humane school when children and teachers are forced to conduct classes under conditions of intense heat stress,” she adds.
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He also notes that the issue is not simply a matter of comfort.
“It is first and foremost a matter of health, safety, and decent learning and working conditions,” he adds.
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“The Ministry of Education cannot constantly limit itself to offering excuses for the delays. It is the State’s responsibility to anticipate and address any technical, electrical, or other difficulties in a timely manner. Excuses do not lower the temperature inside the classrooms, nor do they provide relief to either students or teachers,” he notes.
OELMEK calls on the government and all relevant authorities to immediately assume their responsibilities and expedite all necessary procedures, so that the air conditioners that have been installed become operational and the installation of those still pending is completed without further delay.
“Students and teachers cannot wait any longer. In 2026, air conditioning in classrooms cannot be considered a luxury. Safe and humane learning and working conditions are the state’s obligation,” he concludes.
Source: KYPE
