Back to school

Some 1.5 million children and almost 200,000 teachers will return to classes today for the start of the new academic year as arguments continue about the shortage of teaching staff. It is estimated that Greece’s 15,750 schools are short of 2,000 to 5,000 teachers.
eKathimerini


With children heading back to classes today for their first day of the new school year, consumer group KEPKA said parents must pay up to 10 percent more than last year for basic school items.
eKathimerini