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Greek island school to close as student numbers dwindle to two

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The last school on the Greek island of Kalamos is set to close due to a severe decline in student enrollment, with only two students remaining in Chryssa Ntalaka's class. This situation mirrors a broader demographic challenge across Europe, particularly in Southern Europe, where aging populations and declining birth rates are leading to the closure of schools and services in remote communities. The closure of Kalamos' school, which has a year-round population of only 80, highlights the difficult choices faced by island communities struggling with depopulation and a lack of development, forcing young residents to relocate for opportunities. AI

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Greek island school to close as student numbers dwindle to two

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · LEFTERIS PITARAKIS, Derek Gatopoulos, The Associated Press ·

    ‘There are no children’: A Greek island has just 2 students left—and its last school is about to close

    Greece closed 75 schools this year as falling birth rates and population decline empty classrooms across the country.

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