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[cypezokyli]

So if the minister for agriculture expired in office would they stop the farmers from working for a day?

no but the people working in the ministry would have the right to go to his funeral.

[Dadalushe]

If The Minister of Education kicked the bucket in the UK everyone would have a party!

Damn! I wanted to say that

[Niki]

If The Minister of Education kicked the bucket in the UK everyone would have a party!

This shows the level of culture in the UK. We are sorry that you are foreigners and you cannot understand our culture (and you do not even try) and you have the balls to make fun of it. Then you are wondering why you get Cypriots that are angry with you. If you do not like the Cypriot culture then move to san trope and let us be.

Strahd

I think the fact that Cypriots show so much respect is a good thing. The inherent respect shown by most Cypriots of all ages is something the British should learn from and for me a huge cultural attribute - so don't jump to conclusions.

The UK media harrassed the last Minister for Education to a ridiculous degree - she was a real scapegoat. She has now taken her own children out of the state education system (which she was responsible for) and is now sending them to a private school. How can she demand respect therefore.

... and I don't have any balls!

Niki

[reportfromcyprus]

It's strange that the parents weren't called to inform them the schools would be closed.

[123456]

Why is it that nearly every single thread in this forum rapidly dissolves into the old "go home english" missive?

Anyhoo, yes you are right about the fact that they should have contacted the parents. Unfortunately they relied on local television and radio which didn't really help those who either don't watch it or didn't happen to be watching it for the period between the news being released and the school day that was due to begin early this morning.

[Sotos]

It was done so that teachers and students could go to the funeral if they wanted.

[Eliko]

The minister was also a hero of his times, he deserves the respect shown to him, (wonder what the British will say and do when Blair kicks the bucket).

[123456]

I accept that is the reasoning behind it, but it apart from those who actually worked with the guy everyday and his family and friends it is highly unlikely that teachers and students are going to go the actual funeral.

A minutes silence during assembly would certainly have shown due respect. Interrupting childrens education is hardly a fitting tribute to the man who was responsible for it.

[twinkle]

A minutes silence during assembly would certainly have shown due respect. Interrupting childrens education is hardly a fitting tribute to the man who was responsible for it.

Exactly.

[Eliko]

Cypriots are usually prepared to contribute a little more genuine grief than one minutes silence and 'Back to normal', I doubt if any Cypriot parent will object to the small amount of inconvenience caused by the sudden closure of school for a day, the children themselves will surely not suffer any lack in their education, they also have a respect that deserves recognition elsewhere, I wonder if the penny will drop?.