Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

Greek certification and examination integrity

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Greece investigates fraudulent language and computer proficiency certificates

In late September 2026, the Greek Ministry of Education initiated preparations for the Civic Literacy Knowledge Certification (PEGP) examinations scheduled for November 15. The Ministry issued a call for applications for

Greece: Economic growth amid housing and labor crises

138 clusters · 209 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Greece allocates €8.17 million for University of Patras student housing

Greece’s economic landscape is defined by record-breaking exports and a tightening labor market, contrasted against a deepening housing crisis. For the first seven months of 2026, exports reached €32.76 billion, a 14.9%

Greece: Economic package, wage increases, and social reforms

249 clusters · 264 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Greece expands employment subsidies for unemployed women

Greece is implementing social welfare and economic reforms focused on family support, pension adjustments, and cost-of-living relief. In September 2026, the government introduced a progressive birth allowance for large f

Crete infrastructure and regional development

5 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Infrastructure projects underway in Heraklion and Western Macedonia

Infrastructure development in Crete has seen both administrative adjustments and high-level political review. Recent updates indicate timeline extensions for specific projects, including the ‘Smart Bridges of the Crete R

Greek 2026 education exams and admissions

108 clusters · 232 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece school calendar and holiday schedules for 2026-2027

The 2026-27 academic year has officially commenced across Greece, marked by traditional religious blessing ceremonies (agiasmos) in regions including Attica, Crete, and the Peloponnese. While infrastructure improvements

Greece and Cyprus 2026-2027 school year preparations

15 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece advances National High School Diploma reforms

As preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year continue, Greece and Cyprus are implementing various administrative and structural reforms. In Greece, Minister of Education Sofia Zacharaki has announced the recruitment o

Greek private university license disputes and legal escal

13 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Panos Lazaratos files complaint over non-state university certification

The Greek Ministry of Education has re-issued operating licenses to the University of Keele and the University of York following an administrative process intended to comply with Council of State (StE) rulings. While the

Greek government expands social assistance and housing plans

196 clusters · 218 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece announces university admission results for Greeks abroad

The Greek government continues to expand its social assistance, housing, and demographic support frameworks. To combat population decline, a resettlement program will launch an application platform in October to encourag

Greek teacher recruitment and Digital Tutoring launch

26 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece recruits 6,683 substitute teachers for 2026-2027 school year

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has expanded its efforts to address staffing shortages for the 2026-2027 academic year. Following an initial recruitment of 239 substitute teachers and specia

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki dormitory issues

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki dormitories face renovation inquiry

Following an incident where an unknown group vandalized student dormitories at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) by dismantling wiring and entry systems, Greek Minister of Education Sofia Zacharaki pledged

Greek education and vocational program expansion 2026-27

22 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: DYPA apprenticeship programs aim to bridge Greece's labor market gaps

As the 2026-27 academic year begins, Greece is finalizing preparations for school reopenings and vocational training enrollments. Primary and secondary schools are scheduled to reopen on 11 September 2026, with the first

Global digital education and AI integration initiatives

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Digital Tutoring program launches in Greece for 45 subjects

Various nations are implementing digital education initiatives to address learning gaps and connectivity issues. In Ghana, projects are utilizing offline models—including mobile devices, local servers, and solar power—to

Greek university admission and exam reforms

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Greece releases 2026 Panhellenic re-examination grades

Greece is implementing regulatory changes to its university admission processes and competitive examination structures. In August 2026, Deputy Minister of Education Nikos Papaioannou announced new requirements for degr

Greek public sector recruitment updates

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Rural Development and Food announces job vacancies in Greece

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 Affa

Disability support and special education in Cyprus andGreece

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Greece allocates 2.4 million euros for special education upgrades

Disability support and special education initiatives have been introduced in Cyprus and Greece. In Cyprus, the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth announced MIEEK programs to create inclusive learning environments for

Greek university admission quotas for disaster-hit regions

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: West Achaia municipality seeks university admission aid for fire-affected students

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports established special university admission quotas for the 2026-2027 academic year to support students from regions impacted by natural disasters. This measure a

Greek school excursion regulation controversy

6 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Greek school directors warn of mass excursion cancellations due to new regulations

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, led by Minister Sofia Zacharaki, has introduced a new framework for school excursions for primary and secondary students. The regulations mandate a minimum o

Chalkidiki student dies after school cardiac arrest

3 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Chalkidiki: 17-year-old student dies after cardiac arrest

On September 18, a 17-year-old student in Pefkochori, Chalkidiki, fell into critical condition following a cardiac arrest at his school. During a break, the student collapsed in the courtyard in front of teachers and cla

Greek public sector recruitment and administrative reform

8 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Greece reforms public sector leadership selection and local hiring

Following the passage of the reform bill on September 13, 2026, further details have emerged regarding the scale of the administrative restructuring. The legislation, introduced by the Ministry of Interior, targets appro

Private sector support for Greek educational infrastructure

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: National Bank of Greece to donate and renovate three schools in Ioannina

Educational infrastructure in Greece is receiving significant private sector support through large-scale donations and renovation projects. In Ioannina, the National Bank of Greece has moved toward a formal agreement to

Greek educational reform and literacy initiatives

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Greece to invest €56.2 million in 1,000 school libraries

The Greek Ministry of Education has announced several initiatives aimed at enhancing student skills and resources. In August 2026, the government introduced ‘FinStart: Financial Skills for Life’, a 4 million euro program

Greek teacher appointments and school operations 2026

11 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Greece offers up to 50% ferry discounts for substitute teachers

As of early September 2026, the Greek Ministry of Education is finalizing staffing and operational structures for the upcoming academic year, which is set to begin on 11 September 2026. Following the application period f

Greek higher education development and economic impact

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Greece aims to become a regional education hub through university investments

A study by Eurobank’s Economic Research and Analysis Unit indicates that upgrading the quality of Greek higher education could increase the nation's long-term GDP by between 10.8% and 12.7%. The report, titled ‘Higher Ed

Greek sports infrastructure funding initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Greek Deputy Minister announces sports infrastructure funding

Greek Deputy Minister of Sports Ioannis Vroutsis has announced several funding packages aimed at upgrading sports infrastructure across various regions. In Serres, approximately 11.16 million euros has been secured thro

Greek school textbook reform and controversy

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Greece school textbooks spark political controversy over family depictions

The Greek Ministry of Education initiated a digital review process to allow citizens, parents, and educators to provide feedback on new primary and secondary school textbooks. This initiative is part of a transition to a

Greek higher education regulatory updates

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Greece announces no extensions for long-term student deregistration

The Greek Ministry of Education has outlined several regulatory frameworks regarding university enrollment and student status. In August 2026, Deputy Minister Nikos Papaioannou confirmed that the rules for mutual student