Parents' Federations in Greece and Cyprus hold separate meetings

In Greece, the Parents and Guardians Federation of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace has announced its support for student and teacher protests scheduled for November 5, 2026. The federation is calling for mass participation in demonstrations across cities including Kavala, Drama, Xanthi, Komotini, and Alexandroupoli. Key demands include technical inspections of school buildings to ensure safety, filling teacher vacancies, increasing state funding, and reversing recent ministerial decisions regarding school trips.

In Cyprus, the Federation of Parents and Guardians of Primary Schools in Paphos held its annual general assembly on November 3, 2026. Maria Kleovoulou was re-elected as president for the 2026-2027 term. The assembly included reports on the previous board's activities and audited financial statements, with the new leadership pledging to continue advocacy for primary school issues in the Paphos region.