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Greek education and demographic developments

Overview

The Greek education sector is experiencing varied regional and demographic shifts. In Eordaia, demographic decline has led to a reduction in student groups in secondary schools, though officials report that teacher coverage is nearing 100% despite vacancies in specific subjects.

Simultaneously, infrastructure improvements are underway, highlighted by the opening of new facilities in Heraklion, Crete. Minister of State Akis Skertsos has also noted the positive impact of the Onassis Public Schools in promoting social mobility through modern infrastructure.

Regarding higher education, the non-enrollment rate for successful university candidates decreased slightly in 2026 to 5.89% from 6.36% the previous year. The government has expressed a commitment to supporting students via increased housing allowances.

Entities

Astinos Christodoulakis · Onassis Foundation · Ministry of Education · Heraklion · ELME Eordaia

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Greece: Minister Skertsos reports on education and retiree employment

    Greek Minister Akis Skertsos reports a slight decrease in university non-enrollment and highlights the success of Onassis Schools. Meanwhile, e-EFKA data shows over 300,000 retirees are now working.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Greek schools face demographic shifts and new facility openings

    As the Greek school year begins, Eordaia faces shrinking student numbers due to demographic decline, while Heraklion celebrates the opening of upgraded 'Onaseia' schools with a visit from the Education Minister

Sources

alfavita.gr · anagnostis.org · biskotto.gr · businessdaily.gr · cretaone.gr · dnews.gr · e-ptolemeos.gr · ertnews.gr · esos.gr · ethnos.gr · haniotika-nea.gr · iefimerida.gr · ilialive.gr · insider.gr · larissanet.gr · larissapress.gr · lykavitos.gr · mononews.gr · myportal.gr · neaptolemaidas.gr · neatisviotias.gr · news.gr · newsbeast.gr · parallaximag.gr · real.gr · sofokleousin.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thetoc.gr