Education Ministry

Exemplary educators from across Türkiye were invited to take part in special programs in Ankara and Istanbul, where they visited cultural and historical landmarks as part of the Education Ministry's Teacher's Day celebrations on Nov. 24.

Since last summer, and specifically in July 2024, the decision to revoke the operation of the private educational institution (Gymnasium and Lyceum) in Piraeus, which was sealed by the decision of the Minister of Education, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, had been signed.

Turks from across the country thronged Anıtkabir, the eternal resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, on the 86th anniversary of his passing on Nov. 10, as cities nationwide held solemn commemorative ceremonies to honor the nation's founding leader.

The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle teen violence, aiming to address key issues such as domestic violence, bullying, cyberbullying, and juvenile delinquency. The strategy, developed by a committee of experts, proposes a broad set of measures and involves multiple ministries, including those of Education, Social Cohesion, and Justice.

Middle and high school students are planning a series of protests this week, starting on Monday with a walkout and rally in downtown Athens and other parts of the country.

Two thirds of Greece's public secondary school teachers are over 50, raising concerns about burnout and technology adaptation. According to Education Ministry data, 66% of the 66,445 permanent secondary teachers are over 50, and nearly 20% are 60 or older. 

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Greek education, with both teachers and students in high schools using popular AI applications and tools to streamline tasks.

From answering questions to organizing exams and summarizing texts, AI has become an essential tool in classrooms across Greece.

ISTANBUL - Tensions between Turkey and Greece are escalating due to disputes surrounding educational policies for minority schools. The Turkish Ministry of Education has introduced new restrictions affecting Greek minority schools in Istanbul, limiting events and visits that are not directly related to educational purposes.

The Education Ministry has introduced strict penalties for parents who threaten or verbally abuse teachers, following a growing number of incidents where parents have clashed with school staff over decisions involving their children.

While the number of schools in Türkiye has seen a rise during the 2023-2024 academic year, there has been a significant decline in the number of high school and preschool students, according to the Education Ministry's official education figures.