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3 October, 2016Dr. Hristina Valanidu gave an interview to the newspaper Yenidüzen regarding the education system in South Cyprus.
Valanidu, a Greek Cypriot, stated that the essence of education in South Cyprus has not changed since 1812. The “hidden curriculum” at schools does not generally help to facilitate peace and understanding, she stated.
“We can see from certain students’ behaviour that they cannot accept ‘others’. For instance, they believe that the Greek nationality is ‘the best nationality’. This hidden curriculum explains that Cyprus is a Greek island and only people of Greek origin have rights here.”
Valanidu added that the curriculum also teaches that the only victim in the history of Cyprus was the Greek Cypriots.
“The historical narrative that is taught in schools is one-sided and emphasises nationalism and chauvinism.”