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Greece and Cyprus 2026-2027 school year preparations

7 clusters · 45 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Greek leaders call for stronger public education as school year begins

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 2026 education exams and admissions

100 clusters · 219 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Greece marks start of new school year across various regions

As the 2026-27 academic year begins, the Greek Ministry of Education is implementing structural reforms and staffing measures. Following the appointment of 5,259 permanent teachers, the ministry aims to reach 45,000 subs

Thessaloniki International Fair innovation showcase

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Athens Chamber of Commerce hosts tech and startup events at Thessaloniki Fair

The 90th Thessaloniki International Fair continues to highlight advancements in research, technology, and innovation, featuring significant contributions from academic institutions and government ministries. Aristotle U

Greek student population decline

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece faces primary school enrollment decline amid demographic crisis

Greece is facing a deepening demographic crisis characterized by a significant decline in the student population. Over a three-year period, the number of students decreased by approximately 21,000, with the most acute im

Greece: Economic growth amid housing and labor crises

128 clusters · 199 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece reports rising household incomes amid surging student rents

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%

Greek private university license revocations and legal escal

10 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Keele and York university licenses challenged in Greek court

The Greek Ministry of Education has re-issued operating licenses to the University of Keele and the University of York (operating as City – European Branch of the University of York). Deputy Minister Nikos Papaioannou si

Greek teacher appointments and school operations 2026

11 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 4 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 education program expansion 2026-27

16 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: DYPA opens applications for vocational training schools

As the 2026-27 academic year approaches, 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 f

Greek education ministry exam issues and teacherappointments

22 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece: Digital platform failure affects substitute teachers

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The first phase, described as the largest first-phase rec

Greek political criticism of education system

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dimitris Koutsoumpas warns of major Greek school staff shortages

Political parties in Greece have raised significant concerns regarding the state of the education system ahead of the new school year. The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) criticized the government for failing to address

Greek school excursion regulation controversy

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greek school directors protest new excursion safety 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

Greek government expands social assistance and housing plans

186 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Greece home renovation program sees 91,000 eligibility approvals

The Greek government’s social assistance and housing architecture expanded in August through new childcare voucher developments and significant investments in student and national housing. In the childcare sector, the He

Greek higher education development and economic impact

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 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 school textbook reform and controversy

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 8 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 education reforms 2026

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Greece sets enrollment criteria for International Baccalaureate programs

In July 2026, the Greek Ministry of Education introduced a new compulsory swimming lesson for fourth-grade students and announced that the transition to a multiple-book textbook system would be postponed until the 2027–2

Democritus University of Thrace expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Democritus University of Thrace to add 700 student housing spots

The Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) is undergoing significant academic and infrastructural expansion. Initial developments include the launch of a new postgraduate program in ‘Crisis and Disaster Prevention and Ma

Greek opposition scrutiny of education policy

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Greece Education Minister announces new school year reforms

The PASOK-Movement for Change party has intensified its scrutiny of the Greek Ministry of Education regarding transparency and policy implementation. In July 2026, MP Stefanos Parastatidis filed a parliamentary inquiry

Greek legislative and economic policy developments

2 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Greek Cabinet discusses Greece 2.0 recovery and new school year preparations

Following the summer recess, the Greek Parliament and Cabinet are addressing a dense legislative and economic agenda. A primary focus in Parliament is the proposed Constitutional Revision; while initial voting occurred i

Greece higher education reforms

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Greece allocates funds for university infrastructure upgrades

The Greek higher-education overhaul progressed through mid-2026 with significant structural and infrastructural investments. A key component of the reform is a €48,471,560 modernisation plan approved by Deputy Minister N