Cyprus Mail10 Jul 2026

Teachers, parents urge more school psychologists

Teachers’ union Oelmek and the secondary school parents’ association on Friday criticised the finance ministry’s reported decision not to include 60 additional educational psychologist posts in the 2027 state budget.

In a joint statement, the two organisations expressed “deep disappointment and concern”, saying the finance ministry had rejected a proposal by the education ministry to create the new positions....

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