Erasmus Days 2026 celebrations held across Greece and Cyprus

Erasmus Days 2026 Erasmus+ program European educational mobility student exchange teacher training

Various educational institutions across Greece and Cyprus held events in October 2026 to celebrate Erasmus Days, highlighting the opportunities provided by the Erasmus+ program for students and educators.

In Greece, activities included festivals in Corinth and Aegio focused on democracy and the environment, as well as professional development presentations in Serres, Larissa, and Lassithi. In Serres, the Directorate of Secondary Education shared results from teacher training in Finland, Malta, and Spain. In Lassithi, the ECOTEACH program was showcased, featuring virtual classroom tools for disadvantaged schools. Other regional activities included student exchanges in Larissa involving participants from Austria and Poland, and workshops in Kalamata and Karla focused on inclusion and environmental awareness.

In Cyprus, the Erasmus Days were marked by a festival in Paralimni-Deryneia, celebrating ten years of the institution with participation from 31 organizations, including schools and NGOs. The event emphasized making Erasmus+ opportunities more accessible and inclusive for all citizens.

Entities

Cultural Association of Selianitika 'Ilios' · Demetris Ptochos · Directorate of Primary Education of Larissa · Directorate of Secondary Education of Lasithi · Erasmus+ · European Solidarity Corps · European Union · Greece · IKY · Institute of Lifelong Learning · Institute of Lifelong Learning (IDEP) · Municipality of Paralimni-Pyrgos

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Cultural Association of Selianitika 'Ilios' organized an event in Aegio titled 'Youth Shaping Tomorrow: Democracy, Environment & Erasmus+' at the FAME Road Hub. www.thebest.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Erasmus+ ECOTEACH program event focused on presenting the Virtual Classroom and innovative tools for disadvantaged schools and students. latofm.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Directorate of Primary Education of Larissa organized an online seminar on Friday, October 16, as part of Erasmus Days 2026. www.larissapress.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] A workshop organized by the Directorate of Secondary Education of Lasithi included 19 in-person and 75 remote teacher participants. latofm.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Erasmus+ KA154-YOU program, titled 'Voice of Aigialeia Youth: Democracy in Schools,' was officially presented. www.thebest.gr