March 1, 2021
FEATURED, Social
Τhousands of elementary school pupils are left without free meal, due to “a bureaucratic problem” as the Greek Education Ministry claimed. Τhe meals for 185,000 pupils are suspended “until further notice.” The principals of the school units included in the free-meal program were informed only on Friday, February 26, that …
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February 10, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Head of Greece’ Civil Protection Nikos Hardalias announced the measures for the additional, hard lockdown in Athens and Attica that is imposed from 6:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, until Sunday, February 28, 2021. The measures include restrictions in movement with extended curfew on Saturdays and Sundays, the closure of close …
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January 11, 2021
CORONAVIRUS
Elementary schools opened again after two months break due to the pandemic and some pupils returned to the classes with their bag, masks, antiseptics and a …blanket. The principal of 2nd Elementary School in Halastra, northern Greece, had issued instructions for the parents over the weekend in which among others …
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January 8, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Head of Civil Protection and deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced on Friday the extension of the existing lockdown for one more week. The lockdown restrictions that were supposed to end on January 11 will be in force until 6:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021, he said. In contrast to initial …
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January 7, 2021
CORONAVIRUS
Members of the Greek government said on Thursday that the opening of the primary schools and kindergartens as well as of the click away service, planned for January 11 is “not given.” Speaking to media, Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias, state minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and deputy spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni in fact …
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January 4, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Greece’s Education Ministry announced on Monday evening the opening of primary schools and kindergartens on Monday, January 11 Secondary education schools will open at a later date depending on epidemiological data. Announcements for cuts of curriculum for the 3. grade of Lyceum are due later in the week. Options for …
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January 3, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced on Sunday that schools open again on January 11. Speaking to Skai TV, Petsas said that “students of all education levels will return to schools on January 11.” He linked the reopening of schools with the decision to shuts down again businesses and services that …
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January 2, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Greece tightens lockdown restrictions again after a soft and brief relaxation of several measures over the Christmas holidays. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced the tightening on Saturday morning saying that the measure aims to facilitate the reopening of schools on January 11. Among others, the night curfew is extended, and …
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December 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS
Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said Saturday that “it is possible” schools will open again on January 8. The reopening of schools is “a priority” for the government, Petsas told TV station Open. Petsas added that when schools reopen, it will be for all classes and not just elementary schools. …
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December 7, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Greece extended part of the lockdown restriction until the first week of the new year. Schools, courts, restaurants, recreation and sports activities, including ski resorts, will remain closed until January 7, 2021, government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced on Monday. The night curfew will remain in place and so will the …
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November 16, 2020
Very Mix
9 0’clock Monday morning and state broadcaster ERT 2 started lessons for primary school children since the Education Ministry shut down the elementary schools and kindergartens for two weeks. However, the learning unit for 2. grade pupils was unexpectedly original and reminded more of a mini casino or a table …
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November 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Greece will shut down primary schools, kindergartens and nursing schools for two weeks starting on Monday, November 16, 2020, authorities announced Saturday noon. Operation of special schools will continue. The government insists that the closure is not due to spread of the coronavirus among the school children but in order …
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October 1, 2020
Greece
Greece’s Education Minister has threatened to block protesting students from the compulsory e-classes if they continue to occupy schools at the expense of an increase number of “absence” in their records. She went further and said even to mark their “behavior” as “bad.” Obsessed with the “punitive education system” of …
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September 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS
Unwilling to find solutions for the students demanding better anti-coronavirus measures in Greece’s schools, the Education Minister decided to punish them depriving them of school holidays. Minister Niki Kerameos vowed on Wednesday that in schools occupied by protesting students, classes will be held on school holidays, in Saturdays and on …
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September 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS
Wearing masks and holding banners reading “a mask is not enough” thousands of school students marched in downtown Athens on Thursday demanding more and effective measures against the coronavirus pandemic. The students demand smaller class-rooms with maximum 15 students to avoid crowding, the hiring of more teachers and cleaning staff. …
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September 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
The Supreme Court prosecutor in Greece has decided to take action against mask-deniers and issued a circular on Tuesday seeking the immediate arrest of people who refuse to wear a face mask in violation of public health safety rules or encourage other people to do so. Chief prosecutor Vassilis Pliotas …
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September 16, 2020
CORONAVIRUS
Authorities in Greece decided to close six schools due to coronavirus cases among teaching personnel and students. The closure comes on the third day of the new school year. The schools include a High School in Kaisariani suburb of Athens, a primary school in Alexandria, Imathia, western Macedonia, a primary …
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September 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
When Greece’s epidemiologists and the country’s Education Ministry agreed on the compulsory use of face masks in schools, a heated debate broke out, with teachers and parents demanding that the masks are distributed free of charge. Ultimately, the Ministry stepped back and promised that each student will be given 2 …
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September 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, Editor, FEATURED
Schools throughout Greece opened on Monday in completely different conditions than all previous years due to the coronavirus pandemic: face masks for students and teachers, antiseptics and social distancing where possible. The rules from the Education Ministry are clear: no pupil will be allowed in the class-room without a face …
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September 9, 2020
CORONAVIRUS
Students who do not wear a face mask will not be allowed to enter their classroom, according to information on the joint ministerial decision (JMD) that is currently being drafted by the government’s general secretariat. The JMD fleshes out all the details about the new measures to prevent the spread …
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