Education support staff protest march set to disrupt Nicosia traffic
Support workers from Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth programmes will walk from the Finance Ministry to the Presidential Palace on Thursday afternoon, with police warning of temporary road closures.
Police in Nicosia are warning drivers to expect delays on Thursday afternoon as support staff employed on Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth programmes hold a protest march, as reported by Cyprus Mail. The demonstrators will assemble outside the Finance Ministry at 3pm before walking to the Presidential Palace.
Officers will be deployed along the route and near the palace to manage crowds and keep traffic moving. Members of the public are being asked to steer clear of the area if they can, allow extra time for journeys and follow directions from police on the ground.
What it means for residents
Anyone whose Thursday afternoon takes them through central Nicosia should build in extra time or pick a different route, since the disruption is expected to be short but concentrated around government buildings.
- Plan around 3pm. The march sets off from the Finance Ministry at that hour, so the busiest window is likely to be mid-afternoon.
- Expect police checks. Officers will be directing vehicles near the Presidential Palace, so follow their instructions even if your usual route is affected.
- Watch for updates. Traffic conditions can shift quickly during protests; check before you set out if your journey depends on those roads.
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