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Athens school complex remains closed amid gas odor concerns

Overview

The Gravas school complex in Athens remains closed as investigations into a persistent gas odor continue. Following the decision by Athens Mayor Charis Doukas and the Athens Municipal Council to suspend in-person operations, all 18 school units have transitioned to distance learning to ensure the safety of approximately 4,000 students and 450 teachers.

The situation has escalated into a political confrontation in the Greek Parliament. Deputy Interior Minister Vasilis Spanakis assured lawmakers that technical inspections found no leaks within the distribution network, while KKE Member of Parliament Aphrodite Ktena accused the government of ‘playing with the lives of children.’ Ktena argued that the source might reside within the facility’s internal installations and criticized the absence of official safety certifications.

Technical investigations have expanded to include the complex's boiler room and piping networks. While the natural gas supply to the complex has been cut, the exact source of the odor remains unidentified. Recent inspections by the Icon Group found no active gas leaks in the internal piping networks, but investigators discovered discrepancies between current installations and original approved studies.

Specifically, at the 40th Gymnasium and Lyceum, a flexible anti-vibration connector must be replaced before the system can be reconnected to the natural gas supply, delaying the issuance of official safety certificates. Mayor Doukas continues to criticize the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Civil Protection for a lack of involvement and is demanding a secondary, official investigation by the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE).

Entities

Municipality of Athens · Charis Doukas · Gravas School Complex · Athens Municipality · Grava

Claims

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  • "A natural gas company has conducted extensive inspections of the network over the last three days." www.evimaserres.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.cnn.gr

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    "A technical inspection by the gas company found no gas leak in the Gravas school complex." www.in.gr · cretaone.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · thefaq.gr

    One claim states the gas company has conducted extensive inspections, while the other claims a technical inspection found no gas leak, which is a specific result of an inspection rather than a direct'

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 35 sources
    Gravas schools remain closed following reports of gas odor

    Schools in Gravas, Athens, remain closed due to an unidentified gas odor. Approximately 4,000 students are using distance learning while technical inspections continue to ensure facility safety.

  2. [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Gravas school complex closed amid gas odor investigations

    The Gravas school complex in Athens is closed and operating via remote learning while technical experts investigate a persistent gas-like odor reported by students and staff since September.

  3. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Grava school safety debate sparks confrontation in Greek Parliament

    Greek Deputy Interior Minister Vasilis Spanakis and MP Aphrodite Ktena clashed in Parliament over gas odor safety concerns at the Grava school complex, affecting 4,000 students.

  4. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Greece: SYRIZA-PS demands safety solutions for Grava school complex

    SYRIZA-PS is demanding urgent investigations and safety guarantees for the Grava school complex in Greece following concerns over a potential gas leak and the suspension of its operations.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Gravas school complex suspended due to gas odor reports

    The Gravas school complex in Athens has suspended in-person classes and moved to distance learning following reports of a strong gas odor. Technical inspections are underway to ensure safety.

  6. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Gravas school complex safety concerns spark protests in Athens

    Tensions rise at the Gravas school complex in Athens as parents and students demand written safety guarantees following reports of gas odors, despite official claims that no leaks were found.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Gravas school complex evacuated in Athens over gas odor reports

    The Gravas school complex in Athens was evacuated on Friday due to reports of a strong gas odor. Subsequent inspections by Enaon EDA and the Fire Service found no evidence of a leak.

Sources

alfavita.gr · alphatv.gr · archive.in.gr · athina984.gr · bizznews.gr · businessdaily.gr · cnn.gr · cretaone.gr · cyclades24.gr · dimokratia.gr · dnews.gr · e-vima.gr · efsyn.gr · energymag.gr · ertnews.gr · esos.gr · ethnos.gr · fimotro.gr · flash.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · greekcitytimes.com · haniotika-nea.gr · iefimerida.gr · ieidiseis.gr · ikarianews.gr · in.gr · insider.gr · ipaidia.gr · koutipandoras.gr · larissapress.gr · lawandorder.gr · lifo.gr · lykavitos.gr · makthes.gr · maps.in.gr · mononews.gr · myportal.gr · naftemporiki.gr · newsbomb.gr · newsit.gr · parapolitika.gr · proson.gr · reader.gr · Reporter.gr · tanea.gr · thefaq.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thepressroom.gr

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