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Basilika Gymnasium ceiling collapse and closure

Overview

On October 9, 2026, a section of plaster fell from a classroom ceiling at the Basilika Gymnasium in Thessaloniki, causing minor injuries to a 14-year-old student. While initial inspections by the Municipality of Thermi found no visible structural decay or cracks in the affected art classroom, localized moisture was noted in some areas outside the rooms.

The school was initially closed for distance learning to allow for investigations. As the situation progressed, the municipality decided to strip the plaster from all classrooms and corridors as a precautionary measure to prevent further incidents. The facility is expected to undergo restoration and safety inspections, with a planned reopening on November 2.

Entities

Municipality of Thermi · Stelios Apostolou · Theodoros Papadopoulos · Basilika Gymnasium · Apollos Tsolakis

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Basilika Gymnasium to remain closed due to ceiling repairs

    Basilika Gymnasium in Thermi remains closed until October 30 for extensive repairs following a ceiling plaster collapse that injured a student.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Basilika Gymnasium closed following plaster collapse and student injury

    Basilika Gymnasium in Thessaloniki will remain closed until October 16, with classes moving online, after a plaster collapse injured a student. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Sources

alfavita.gr · bizznews.gr · blogs.sch.gr · dnews.gr · myportal.gr · newsbomb.gr · thermi.gov.gr · thessnews.gr · tromaktiko.gr