Ministry of Education

Greece: Economic growth amid housing and labor crises

148 clusters · 212 sources · last updated about 1 hour ago

Latest: Greece holiday home market sees three key shifts

Greece’s economic landscape is defined by record-breaking exports and a tightening labor market, contrasted against a deepening housing and demographic crisis. For the first seven months of 2026, exports reached €32.76 b

Greek economic reforms, digital taxation & pension updates

868 clusters · 509 sources · last updated about 1 hour ago

Latest: Greece Anti-Money Laundering Authority freezes assets in tax fraud cases

The Mitsotakis administration is advancing a multi-year economic and digital reform agenda, centered on the transformation of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). AADE is intensifying enforcement through

French social unrest and economic instability intensify

43 clusters · 2866 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: France: Unrest and arrests follow widespread riots and protests

The French social crisis has intensified as protests over the cost of living, fuel prices, and public service cuts expand into a broad coalition of students, unions, retirees, farmers, and the ‘Yellow Vests’ movement. Th

Political polarization and student unrest in Albania

22 clusters · 530 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Albania: Protests in Tirana escalate into anti-government clashes

The ‘Autumn Revolution’ in Albania has intensified as student-led protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and systemic reforms expand to include educators, medical professionals, and various busines

Egypt school bus driver drug testing campaigns

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Egypt drug testing campaign identifies 22 school bus drivers using narcotics

During the first month of the 2026/2027 academic year, the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction and Substance Abuse conducted drug testing on 2,594 school bus drivers across several governorates. These initial campa

Greek demographic and economic challenges intensify

22 clusters · 108 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Greek economic data shows rising household spending and declining savings

Greece is experiencing a deepening demographic crisis. Annual births have plummeted from an average of 148,000 in 1979-1980 to approximately 67,000 in 2024-2025. Eurostat data reveals that 73.81% of Greek households do n

Indonesia MBG program faces mass poisoning and reform

178 clusters · 217 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia National Nutrition Agency updates Free Nutritious Meal program

The food safety crisis and corruption investigations surrounding Indonesia’s free nutritious-meal (MBG) program have intensified. Suspected poisoning cases have surged, with reports in early September 2026 indicating nea

Greece and Cyprus 2026-2027 school year preparations

25 clusters · 65 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Thessaly special education staff protest funding and resource shortages

As the 2026-2027 academic year progresses, Greece and Cyprus continue to face structural reforms and intensifying labor unrest. In Greece, the reform of the high school system is entering a new phase. Following an inter

Chungbuk regional education developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Chungbuk Office of Education honors seven educators

Educational initiatives in the Chungbuk region have focused on both infrastructure funding and professional recognition. In mid-October, local representatives secured significant special grants from the Ministry of Educ

Greece Ohi Day commemorations and Karamanlis's critique

9 clusters · 76 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Greece: Commemorations planned for October 28 National Anniversary

Greece prepared for and subsequently commemorated the October 28 national holiday, known as ‘Ohi Day’, which marks the 1940 refusal of Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas to accept an ultimatum from Benito Mussolini’s fascist

South Korea migrant-background population growth

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: South Korea's migrant-background population reaches 2.81 million

South Korea is experiencing significant demographic shifts driven by a growing migrant-background population, which reached 2.81 million people, or 5.4% of the total population, by late 2024. This group, comprising forei

Educational infrastructure and staffing protests

15 clusters · 70 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Dominican Republic Ministry of Education completes 99% of teacher retroactive payments

Educational concerns in the Caribbean and South America continue to manifest through protests regarding infrastructure and staffing. In Colombia, parents in Campoalegre blocked school access to demand a third-grade teach

Ghana AI development and workforce protection efforts

13 clusters · 27 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Ghana's $270 million AI data centre plan faces criticism

In late July 2026, analysts highlighted that AI‑related investment and semiconductor imports were bolstering Ghana’s gross domestic product. At the Ghana AI Summit, Deloitte Ghana’s Roland Baah Teye stressed AI’s role in

Dominican Republic: Extreme heat, dust, and storm risks

55 clusters · 303 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Dominican Republic issues weather alerts for heavy rainfall

The Dominican Republic continues to face weather instability characterized by high temperatures and fluctuating precipitation risks. While previous alerts in October focused on flooding from tropical waves, recent patter

University labor unrest and social security updates in AR

27 clusters · 306 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Argentine university and education workers announce strikes

Labor tensions in Argentina’s university and public service sectors have escalated. Following failed salary negotiations, university unions (including ADUBA, APUBA, CONADU, FEDUN, and UDA) rejected a proposed 3% increase

Brazilian school social and environmental initiatives

8 clusters · 31 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Isauro Bento Municipal School hosts art and sustainability workshops

Municipalities and federal authorities in Brazil are advancing educational programs focused on social empowerment, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. At the federal level, the Ministry of Education (M

Greek public sector recruitment updates

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Greece public sector recruitment: ASEP announces thousands of positions

The Greek government, through the Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP), has initiated several public sector recruitment processes across different ministries. In the Ministry of Education, Religious Affai

Iran school mobile phone regulations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Iran Ministry of Education clarifies mobile phone use in schools

The Supreme Council of Education in Iran has clarified new regulations regarding the use of mobile phones and electronic devices in classrooms. According to Deputy Secretary-General Mousa-Reza Kafash, mobile phone use is

Safety failures and potential reopening of Athens school

12 clusters · 68 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Athens Mayor announces potential reopening of Gravas schools

The Gravas school complex in Athens remains closed following a series of safety concerns and technical failures. On October 2, 2026, the complex was evacuated as a precaution after reports of a strong gas odor. Although

Brazilian university expansions and 2027 admissions

10 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazilian universities announce new academic opportunities

Brazilian federal and state universities are implementing new academic and infrastructural initiatives alongside preparations for the 2027 academic year. The Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) has approved its first

Quranic competitions in Morocco and Saudi Arabia

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Makkah Education Department launches ministerial Quran competition

Religious and educational initiatives involving Quranic recitation and memorization have been highlighted in different regions. In Fès, Morocco, the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Ulema concluded its seventh annual c

China civil service and postgraduate exam cycles

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: China National Civil Service Exam sees 3 million applicants

China has released the schedules and procedures for its 2027 civil service and postgraduate entrance examinations. The civil service recruitment process introduced new real-name authentication measures using electronic s

Italy deploys military and police amid widespread protests

18 clusters · 696 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Italian Army deploys Folgore Paratroopers to Milan

Civil unrest across northern and central Italian cities has intensified, driven by protests against the rising cost of living, low wages, and government spending priorities. Demonstrations, organized under banners such a

Romanian Ministry of Education leadership and reform

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sorin Costreie proposes reforms for Romanian education system

Following the investiture of the Luca Niculescu government, Sorin Costreie was appointed Minister of Education and Research. Under a dual leadership structure, Costreie serves as Minister while Sorin Gabriel Ionescu acts

Malaysia presents 2027 Budget with tax and wage reforms

17 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Malaysia expands market opportunities for MSMEs via Budget 2027

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has presented Malaysia’s RM510 billion Budget for 2027, themed ‘Menggapai di Langit, Mengakar di Bumi’. The budget aims to reduce the public deficit to 3.3% of GDP, with a target of 3% by 202

School violence and educational reforms in Peru

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Peru Education Minister proposes student expulsions for violence

Official data from Peru’s Ministry of Education indicates a significant rise in school violence, with 11,791 cases reported nationwide between January 1 and August 31, 2026. These reports include 5,187 cases of physical

Bolivian teacher strikes and education disputes

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bolivian teachers hold national strike against government

Bolivian teachers conducted a 24-hour national strike in La Paz, marching to demand higher salaries, improved working conditions, and increased investment in the public education system. This mobilization occurred despit

Bangladesh student examination and scholarship developments

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bangladesh HSC and equivalent exam results to be released October 29

Education officials and student groups in Bangladesh are addressing academic continuity following recent examinations. Education boards have proposed introducing interim or re-examinations for students who failed the Hig

Nicaraguan public servant vocational training programs

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nicaraguan Ministry of Interior officials complete academic training with entrepreneurship projects

Nicaraguan security and interior ministry officials are undergoing various technical and academic training initiatives. In October 2026, the National Police and the National Technological Institute (INATEC) concluded the

Poland 2026-2027 holiday and school schedule

8 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Poland Ministry of National Education releases 2026/2027 school calendar

The 2026 and 2027 calendars in Poland offer various opportunities for extended breaks through the combination of public holidays, school schedules, and government-designated days off. In 2026, National Education Day in O