Greece is shutting schools as there aren’t enough children to study. What’s going on?

According to Greece’s education department, more than 700 schools are set to close in the 2025–2026 academic year – around five per cent of the country’s 13,478 schools. And it isn’t limited to just the big cities like Athens either. Schools are shutting everywhere – from mountain villages to islands. Here’s what you need to know

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