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School infrastructure safety concerns in Greece

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Recent incidents in Greek schools have raised concerns regarding infrastructure safety and maintenance. In late September 2026, a student at the Marasleio School Complex in Athens was seriously injured after falling onto an old-style glass pane that ~~shattered.~~ shattered, requiring 13 stitches. The Athens Teachers' Association criticized the school's outdated windows, noting they lack protective safety ~~membranes. The Association~~ membranes, and highlighted a pattern of safety issues at the complex, including falling structural materials in February 2024 and a falling light fixture in December 2025. In early October 2026, a section of plaster fell from a classroom ceiling at the 3rd General Lyceum of Lamia during a lesson. Four students were taken to the hospital for medical examinations, though no serious injuries were reported. On October 9, 2026, a 14-year-old student sustained head injuries at Basilika Middle School in Thessaloniki after a piece of plaster detached from an art classroom ceiling. Deputy Mayor Apostolos Tsolakis suggested the incident might stem from construction malpractice, as no visible cracks or moisture were found. On October 14, 2026, a student at Neochori Lyceum in Messolonghi sustained non-serious injuries when a window frame detached and fell onto their head during class. The building is reportedly over 50 years old and lacks a building permit. The incident occurred without seismic activity or strong winds, prompting calls for technical inspections of remaining fixtures. On October 22, 2026, the 10th and 24th Elementary School in Serres was closed after a section of ceiling plaster collapsed at the building's entrance. No injuries were reported. Deputy Mayor of Education Panagiotis Keisoglou stated that a specialist contractor has been deployed to conduct a thorough inspection of the entire building.

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