From powdered milk to the cheese pies of the 1980s and the colorful snacks of the ’90s, the story of school food offers a glimpse into Greece’s changing relationship with eating, childhood and everyday life

Traffic police and an Attica regional government team are inspecting school buses for vehicle condition, driver qualifications, safety equipment and other requirements as the new school year begins.

Parents claim that several children were hospitalized after a kitchen mix up at a public nursery school in the municipality of Dafni, and are now demanding answers

Parents and disability advocates are warning of shortages in teachers and support staff, gaps in one-on-one support, transportation problems and inadequate facilities as the new school year begins

The new academic year brings major changes, including new IB programs, updated curricula, and digital learning initiatives

New rules for school cafeterias and vending machines remove processed meats, soft drinks and energy drinks while expanding healthier options such as fruit, dairy products, vegetables and whole grains

The Municipality of Athens is calling on residents to donate notebooks, backpacks and other school supplies before classes begin next Friday, with a citywide collection point open Saturday in central Athens.

A mathematics professor at the University of Patras has introduced the measure to prevent students from using smart glasses equipped with cameras and connectivity to cheat during exams

Only 41 of 470 routes were bid for in the latest tender, raising concerns that thousands of students, including 1,300 with disabilities, may struggle to get to school when classes begin

Eleven elementary schools and 22 kindergartens across the region’s four regional units will suspend operations in the new school year amid a sharp decline in the number of students

A market survey puts the average cost of basic school supplies at €100 to €120 per student, excluding essentials such as backpacks, water bottles and lunch containers

Education Minister Sofia Zaharaki says hiring will be sped up so all teachers are in place before the first bell, with phase one starting September 1

Students will attend the opening ceremony, receive textbooks and prepare for classes on September 11, while regular lessons are scheduled to begin September 14. The school year will also include Christmas and Easter breaks and several public holidays

Vandals broke into a high school in Lamia, spilled paint, damaged equipment and moved a bench onto a ledge, prompting calls for stronger security at the school

The funding will cover fire protection upgrades at 10 child-care facilities in Kozani and 58 school buildings in Eordaia.

The city completed green interventions in 43 schoolyards, adding trees, shrubs, gardens and shade systems to improve conditions for students during hot weather.

A 13-year-old boy was stabbed in the thigh outside a primary school in New Smyrni by a group of four individuals. He is being treated in hospital and is reported to be in stable condition, while police investigate the violent incident

A constitutional committee in Greece is reviewing proposals to reform Article 16, focusing on higher education, university autonomy, and the potential role of private institutions within a regulated framework under state oversight

The academic year ends for younger students, while vocational school graduates complete national exams and university hopefuls begin special entrance assessments.

A new health regulation reshapes what Greek students can eat at school, banning processed snacks and sugary foods while promoting fresh, whole ingredients in an effort to tackle childhood obesity and improve nutrition standards nationwide