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Challenges and Concerns of Young People in Cyprus

October 18, 2026

Teenagers in Cyprus highlight the pressure from school, professional uncertainty, and other challenges as their main problems. Teachers note students' anxiety about the future due to the rise of artificial intelligence. Despoina Kyprianou states that the school system is outdated, using old textbooks that fail to engage students. Students find more joy in their social interactions at school than in learning. The burden of coursework and the need for tutoring add to the stress faced by young people.