Ministry of Education and Science

Skopje Medical Faculty hiring dispute

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Doctor begins hunger strike over alleged discrimination at Skopje Medical Faculty

Dr. Darko Vasilevski, a physician and private specialist, initiated a hunger strike to protest alleged discriminatory hiring practices at the Medical Faculty in Skopje. Vasilevski claims he has been repeatedly rejected f

North Macedonia educational infrastructure and reform

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: North Macedonia addresses brain drain and educational infrastructure

North Macedonia is undertaking significant educational infrastructure and curriculum reforms. A three-million-euro project, co-financed by the Ministry of Education and Science, the Western Balkans Investment Framework,

Educational policy and school infrastructure developments

11 clusters · 274 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Croatian municipalities provide school supply subsidies

The 2026/2027 academic year in the Balkans and Central Europe continues to see significant infrastructure investments and evolving funding models. While previous developments focused on new sports complexes in Slovenia a

North Macedonia student services and academic administration

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia Ministry of Education opens student scholarship applications

The Ministry of Education and Science in North Macedonia has implemented several administrative updates for the 2026/2027 academic year. Initially, the Ministry extended the application deadline for first-year students

Polish education reform and teacher wage protests

16 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Polish local governments demand funding clarity for teacher raises

The Polish Teachers’ Union (ZNP) continues to press for significant wage increases, specifically demanding a 15 percent raise for 2027. This demand directly challenges the 3 percent increase currently outlined in the 202

Radev administration faces election scheduling and scrutiny

35 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria presidential elections: Early polls and overseas voting updates

The Radev administration continues to face scrutiny over energy sovereignty and political patronage. Following reports that Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company Limited acquired a 33% stake in the ‘Han Tervel’ Black Sea of

Youth violence and digital aggression in the Balkans

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Makedonski Telekom hosts event to combat peer and online violence

In North Macedonia, Minister of Education and Science Vesna Janevska reported that while peer violence in schools has remained stable at approximately 50 cases per year, there is a “concerning increase in the brutality o

Global child safety and Polish school reforms

67 clusters · 414 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Zakopane education reforms and national school meal debates spark controversy

Global efforts to protect children online have intensified, focusing on age verification, platform design, and school device bans. In the US, a Pew survey found strong adult support for banning social media for under-16s

North Macedonian municipal infrastructure and social updates

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vinica Municipality implements major infrastructure and education investments

Municipalities in North Macedonia have reported various infrastructure and social investments aimed at improving local living conditions. In Karbinci Municipality, the VMRO-DPMNE party highlighted developments including

International Education Forum in Varna

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Varna hosts International Education Forum on future learning

The sixth edition of the International Education Forum, titled ‘Education of the Future’, was organized by the Varna Municipality in partnership with several Bulgarian national organizations. The event brought together o

North Macedonia education system optimization

10 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia education minister addresses declining student enrollment

North Macedonia’s Minister of Education and Science, Vesna Janevska, is implementing measures to optimize the national education system by reducing university enrollment quotas in fields with high unemployment, such as l

North Macedonia labor market and demographic shifts

6 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia youth NEET rate hits 23.4 percent

North Macedonia is experiencing significant shifts in its labor market and demographic structure. As of the second quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate stood at 11.3 percent, with 90,020 people officially unemployed. W

Bulgarian academic calendar and education updates

6 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Ministry of Education releases 2026/2027 assessment models

The 2026-2027 Bulgarian academic year has commenced, involving over 700,000 students across 2,322 schools. This cohort includes more than 55,000 first-graders entering the education system for the first time. The academi

Bulgarian education and welfare reform updates

10 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria education system faces reform after poor PISA results

Bulgaria is undergoing significant reforms in its education system following disappointing PISA assessment results. Education Minister Georgi Valchev has announced that the current ‘money follows the student’ funding mod

Bulgarian juvenile crime legislative and school reforms

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Ministry of Education proposes new school discipline measures

The Bulgarian government is advancing legislative and organizational reforms to address rising juvenile crime and aggression. Central to the reform is the replacement of the Law on Combating Anti-Social Behavior of Minor

North Macedonia education administration disputes

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia Education Minister denies hiding student dormitory scores

In North Macedonia, Minister of Education and Science Vesna Janevska has faced political scrutiny regarding various administrative and infrastructural issues within the education sector. Initially, a dispute arose invol

Latvian education and exam reform debate

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Latvia introduces new school assessment and exam regulations

In Latvia, the Ministry of Education and Science is proposing reforms to primary and general secondary education standards, specifically targeting student assessment and centralized exams. Initial criticism came from the

North Macedonia customs modernization

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia Customs receives 4 million euro EU investment

The North Macedonian Customs Administration has received a 4 million euro investment from the European Union to modernize its operations. Funded through four separate projects, the investment provides advanced anti-smugg

Bulgarian school year logistical and labor challenges

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria school year start: Parental guidance and labor rights

In early September, Bulgarian parents began organizing protests against the Ministry of Education and Science. The group is demanding centralized schedules for parent-teacher meetings to resolve logistical conflicts caus

North Macedonia educational infrastructure developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia invests 85.5 million euros in student dormitory renovations

Educational infrastructure in North Macedonia is facing both localized delays and large-scale modernization efforts. In Kumanovo, students at the Sami Frashëri Gymnasium and Nace Bugjioni parallel classes face continued

Public health and labor developments in Balkans

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Regional labor shortages and public health monitoring reported in Albania and North Macedonia

In North Macedonia, public health authorities in the Dibra Municipality are conducting physicochemical and microbiological laboratory analyses to monitor water quality. These efforts follow local debates regarding drinki

Bulgarian educational and family assistance reforms

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria amends family assistance laws regarding student absences

Bulgaria has introduced legislative changes targeting school funding and social assistance for families. In August 2026, the Ministry of Education and Science announced plans to reform the national school funding model.

Educational and rights disputes in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia education dispute over disability support assistants

North Macedonia is experiencing various disputes regarding educational rights and school infrastructure. Initial tensions centered on ethnic rights, including the closure of an Albanian-language parallel class in Butel a

Czech school start time debates

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Czech parents petition for later school start times

In the Czech Republic, the initiative ‘Nespi v lavici’ (Don’t Sleep in the Desk) has launched a petition advocating for later school start times to address chronic sleep deficits among students. The group contends that t

North Macedonia student welfare and school supply measures

6 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia inspectors monitor 600 sites for school supply price controls

The North Macedonian government has implemented several measures to alleviate financial pressures on families and students for the 2026/2027 academic year. To combat inflation, the government mandated a ‘school basket’ i

North Macedonia educational infrastructure development

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Bratstvo Primary School begins construction of 64 million denar sports hall

Educational infrastructure projects are underway across various municipalities in North Macedonia. In Tetovo, reconstruction has begun on the courtyard and sports grounds of the ‘Kiril Pejchinovik’ Gymnasium, a project f

Chihuahua school supply donation initiative

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Latin American educational initiatives focus on infrastructure and supplies

The DIF Municipal in Chihuahua Capital launched the ‘Reto Útil’ initiative to collect school supplies for vulnerable children in urban and rural areas. Led by DIF Municipal president Karina Olivas, the program sought don

Levica political opposition in North Macedonia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Levica MP criticizes proposed changes to Health Insurance Fund director criteria

The Levica political party in North Macedonia has raised several allegations against the government regarding fiscal management and legislative changes. Initially, the party accused Education Minister Vesna Janevska of

Bulgarian higher education legislative reforms

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament caps university tuition fee increases

The Bulgarian Parliament has been processing amendments to the Higher Education Act to reform student tuition fees and scholarship eligibility. During the first reading, the proposed changes included reducing the minimu

Polish law enforcement and road safety developments

7 clusters · 106 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: A1 motorway collision: Driver arrested after fatal crash near Mykanów

Polish law enforcement agencies continue to target diverse criminal activities, including robbery, drug trafficking, and cybercrime. The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime (CBZC) reported over 900 arrests and the se