Minister of Education hospitalized in Cyprus after an accident — she will undergo surgery
Minister of Education Athena Michaelidou has been hospitalized in Cyprus after an accident that occurred on Saturday. According to received information, she suffered injuries to her legs, and the doctors deemed it necessary to perform surgery.
The minister was transferred to a hospital and is under medical supervision. In a personal message on social media, Michaelidou stated that her overall condition is good and that she is going to undergo surgery. She also mentioned that she remains in constant communication and coordination with ministry staff so that the work and functioning of the Ministry of Education continue as usual.
In her post, the minister thanked everyone for their concern and the messages of support. No official additional details were provided regarding the timing of the surgery or the recovery prognosis. Residents in Cyprus are informed in the text that the ministry leadership continues to coordinate its operations as usual.
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