Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation

Water shortages in Nikšić and Župa Nikšićka

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nikšić schools shorten classes due to water restrictions

Nikšić and the surrounding Župa Nikšićka region are facing severe water shortages driven by extreme heat and a prolonged lack of precipitation. In Nikšić, water supply restrictions were originally introduced on August

Portuguese education sector recruitment and policy changes

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Luís Montenegro claims improved teacher staffing in Portugal

Following the approval of a continuous recruitment model on September 9, schools in Portugal are set to begin hiring educators on a daily basis starting September 18. This measure is intended to accelerate replacements f

Educational policy and school year transitions in the region

5 clusters · 265 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Croatia schools begin new academic year with increased enrollment and local funding

The commencement of the 2026/2027 academic year across the Balkans and Central Europe is characterized by significant infrastructure investments, new regulatory measures, and ongoing systemic challenges. In Croatia, appr

Secondary education exam periods in Spain and Portugal

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Portugal secondary school exams see high absenteeism on first day of special period

In August 2026, Portugal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation (MECI) released results for the second phase of national exams and reassessment requests. Reassessment requests saw a significant surge, exceeding

University of Montenegro rector election reform initiative

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: University of Montenegro opens call for new rector elections

Academic staff at the University of Montenegro have submitted an initiative to the Parliament of Montenegro to reform the university rector election process. A group of 70 professors and staff members is requesting an am

Portugal higher education enrollment and rental demand surge

8 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: University of Porto opens 307 vacancies for second admissions phase

Portugal’s higher-education system saw a significant surge in interest during the summer 2026 application cycle. Following the launch of the University of Minho’s first public-sector dual-degree bachelor programmes, the

Portugal Exams: Digital Transition and Grading Disputes

37 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Portugal Education Minister addresses exam delays and student integration

The transition to a digitalized national exam model in Portugal has faced significant technical and administrative challenges, including digitalization failures, missing pages, and anomalous grades. While intended to imp

School smartphone restriction initiatives

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Portugal extends school smartphone ban to 9th grade

In late July 2026, Pereira, Colombia approved a policy requiring public schools to post clear mobile-phone rules to reduce classroom distractions and protect students’ mental health. The policy, authored by councilors Wi

Portugal school technician career and salary disputes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Portugal school technicians face salary repayments and career revisions

The Portuguese Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation (MECI) is revising the career positioning of school technicians, such as psychologists, social educators, mediators, and speech therapists. These professionals

Serbia tax administration and payment deadlines

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Balkan regions prepare for new school year amid infrastructure and cost concerns

In August 2026, Serbian authorities established specific deadlines for property tax payments. Property owners were required to pay the third-quarter installment by 14 August 2026. Late payments are subject to interest ca

Teacher shortages and logistics in Corfu

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Corfu faces teacher shortages and new student transport procurement

In Corfu, the Secondary Teachers' Association (ELME) has reported critical staffing shortages ahead of the new school year. The association identified 201 functional vacancies across general and special education, a figu

Ulcinj school director appointment controversy

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Ulcinj school director appointment sparks minority rights debate

A controversy has emerged in Montenegro following the appointment of Snežana Živanović as the director of the ‘Bratstvo-jedinstvo’ secondary school in Ulcinj. The Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation defended th