Education

Greece’s Aristotle University Launches First Dentistry Degree Taught in English

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki launched Greece's first foreign-language (English) undergraduate dentistry degree. The new Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program marks a massive shift toward internationalization within the Greek public university network. This strategic initiative allows domestic universities to attract...

Greek School Study Reveals How Students With Disabilities Face Everyday Barriers

A study conducted at a public primary school in Greece found that students with disabilities face barriers to everyday participation, from inaccessible rooms to interrupted support, despite national policies on inclusive education. Teachers often relocated activities, reorganized classrooms, and rebuilt...

Nearly 70% of Teachers in Greece Report High Burnout Levels

Teacher burnout in Greece is linked to excessive workloads, a lack of respect and limited recognition from school leaders, according to a study of primary school educators in the country's western region. Teachers who reported these problems also tended...

Greek Teachers to Strike as Students Plan Nationwide Protests

Greek schools face two days of protests on October 20 and 21 as teachers prepare to strike, students organize demonstrations and education groups demand better funding, safer buildings and improved school conditions. The mobilization began on Tuesday, October 20, with...

Oregon School Shooting Leaves Three Children and Teacher Dead

Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday. A 16-year-old suspect also died after a community member pursued him into the school and shot him, according to police. The...

Students Pitch Tents Outside Greek Parliament Over Soaring Rents

University students set up tents in Syntagma Square in central Athens on Wednesday, staging an overnight protest against rising housing costs and the shortage of student accommodation, despite heavy rainfall affecting the Greek capital. Members of dozens of student associations...

Greek Library of London Opens Permanent Home in Camden

The Greek Library of London now welcomes readers to its first permanent home for Greek literature and cultural activities. The volunteer-run charity occupies a vibrant third-floor space at 2–4 Camden High Street, just steps from Mornington Crescent station. According to...

Greece’s Aging Teachers Mirror Country’s Wider Demographic Challenge

More than half of Greek high school teachers are aged 50 or older, making Greece's secondary school workforce one of the oldest in the European Union, according to the latest figures from Eurostat. The 2024 data show that 58.1% of...

Israeli Group Seeking to Turn Former Greek School Into “International” School Sparks Debate in Crete

A proposal by a group of mainly Israeli residents to establish a private "international" school in a former Greek primary school building in southern Crete has sparked debate in the local community. According to local media, the proposal concerns the...

Greek Kindergarten Teacher Faces Inquiry After Shouting at Children

A kindergarten principal near Athens is facing an administrative inquiry after videos showed her shouting at young children, while police investigate her complaint that parents assaulted her on school grounds. The confrontation took place Monday, Sept. 28, at the 1st...

Greece Adds Ethics Classes in Schools as Alternative to Religious Education

Greek schools are introducing a new Ethics class for students who are exempt from Religious Education, starting with the 2026–27 school year. The new subject will be taught in lower and upper secondary education. It will provide an alternative class...

Italy Plans Limits on Foreign Students and Burqa Ban in Schools

Italy is preparing new rules for schools that would limit the number of foreign students in a classroom and ban face-covering garments such as the burqa and niqab. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the plans on September 20, saying the...

Greece Records Lowest Adult Learning Participation in the EU

Greece has the lowest adult learning participation rate in the European Union, according to new data from Eurostat. Only 5.2% of Greek adults aged 25 to 64 reported taking part in formal or non-formal education and training in the...

Greece Sets New AI Rules for Students and Teachers in Schools

The Greek educational system is moving past its initial phase of unfettered trials and entering a structured, regulatory framework for the use of Artificial Intelligence. Following a year of pilot implementations involving tools like ChatGPT Edu in selected public...