Greece ranks above the European average in educational attainment, with 32.4% of its population aged 25-74 holding higher education degrees. Despite economic challenges and underfunding, Greece's public education system remains strong, rivaling countries with higher living standards. The country's educational success highlights the resilience and importance of public education in Greek society.
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Starting this September, Greek schools will enforce a new policy requiring students to keep their mobile phones in their bags throughout the school day. This initiative, titled "Cellphone in the School Bag," aims to minimize distractions and enhance the focus on education. Violations could lead to suspensions or even expulsion, marking a significant step in regulating phone use in schools.
Greek Parliament ratified the Lisbon Recognition Convention with majority support from New Democracy and PASOK-KINAL, while opposition parties opposed it. Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis dismissed criticisms as "out of touch," emphasizing widespread international ratification and clarifying the convention's scope on foreign education recognition.
In 2023, Greece made progress in reducing the number of young people neither in employment nor education or training (NEET). However, Greece still has the highest NEET rate for young men in the EU at 14.8%, emphasising the need for targeted interventions and continued efforts to provide opportunities for all young people.
In Athens, Greek students took to the streets to protest against the government's plans for…