Villages fear a future without children

In the Limassol hills, the village school has long been the heart of the community. But falling pupil numbers in general and fears stirred by recent wildfires are raising urgent questions about their viability.

In Ayios Amvrosios, the local primary school, which had just eight pupils last year, will not reopen when schools start on Monday. The closure means children will now be transferred to the school in nearby Kyvides.