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Greece Removes 280,000 Long-Term University Students from Records
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (371+ words) Greece is set to remove around 280,000 long-term university students from academic records, effective December 31, after years of inactivity in their studies. This marks the second phase of a broader plan addressing a long-standing issue within Greece's higher-education system. Greek university…...
Greeks Work Longest Hours in the EU, Eurostat Data Show
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (364+ words) Data released from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, say that in 2024 Greeks worked the longest hours " whether they work full time or part time " compared to employees of all other European Union member states. After Greece comes…...
Young Greek Sisters from South Africa Win Gold by Using AI to Save the Parthenon
3+ week, 2+ day ago (339+ words) Two young Greek sisters from the Hellenic diaspora in South Africa have achieved international acclaim, winning a prestigious global competition with an innovative project that harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence to protect one of Greece's greatest treasures: the Parthenon....
New Ethics Course Replaces Religious Studies in Greek Schools for Exempted Students
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (424+ words) Ethics" is the new subject that replaces Religious Studies in Greek schools aimed at" students who choose to be exempted from the particular study. From the 2026-2027 school year, the new subject of Ethics" will be introduced in Greek schools. The…...
New Initiative Aims to Bring Greek Language and Culture to American Schools
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (334+ words) A new initiative was launched in the US that aims to bring the Greek language and culture to American schools. The College Board is already offering AP French, German, Italian, and Spanish Language & Culture. "Greek is the foundation of Western…...
Greece Commemorates 52nd Anniversary of Polytechnic Uprising Amid Heightened Security
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) Commemorative events marking the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 student Polytechnic uprising against the military junta will peak today, Monday, November 17, 2025. The three-day commemoration officially began last Saturday, with the gates of the historic National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) campus on…...
University of Ottawa Halts Greek and Roman Studies Honours Program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (500+ words) The University of Ottawa has paused new admissions to its honours program in Greek and Roman studies, a move that has sparked concern among academics and students who fear it may signal a deeper shift away from traditional humanities disciplines....
Orthodox Christianity to Be Taught in Dutch Public Schools for the First Time
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (330+ words) For the first time in Dutch history, Orthodox Christianity will be taught in public schools as part of the national curriculum, beginning with the 20252026 school year. This groundbreaking development reflects the growing recognition of Orthodox believers within the Netherlands and…...
Adelaide and Athens Forge Sister City Ties
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) The cities of Adelaide, South Australia, and Athens, Greece, have formally cemented a sister city partnership, marking a significant milestone for cooperation and cultural exchange. The agreement was signed just ahead of the C40 World Mayors Summit in Rio de Janeiro…...
The Greek Education That Shaped Cleopatra's Character
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (778+ words) Cleopatra was a brilliant intellectual shaped by Alexandria, where her Greek education forged her philosophy, science, and rhetoric. The Greek Education That Shaped Cleopatra's Character Far from being a simple royal figure, Cleopatra was a brilliant intellectual shaped by the…...