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A new PISA 2025 report reveals that a substantial portion of students lack basic math and reading comprehension skills, raising concerns about the education system. This comes as families face mounting costs for school supplies for the new academic year. In a world-first medical achievement, a baby has been born in Athens from an embryo that was cryogenically preserved for 22 years, marking a significant milestone in reproductive science. Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Rural Development is visiting Lesvos to address ongoing turmoil among livestock farmers. On the diplomatic front, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, stated that the country is prepared for various scenarios concerning relations with Turkey. Elsewhere, pharmacies in the Attica region are scheduled to close on September 14, and an update was provided on the disbursement of the A21 child benefit.

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A PISA 2025 survey indicates that a significant percentage of students struggle with basic math and reading, pointing to fundamental skill gaps. This comes amid reports detailing the financial burden on families for purchasing school supplies as students return to classrooms.

Kathimerini: Greek Students Lack Basic Skills, PISA 2025 Report Shows

The OECD's PISA 2025 survey reveals that half of Greek students cannot perform simple math operations and four out of ten struggle with reading comprehension.

News247: School supplies: How much does the return to school cost?

A report details the financial cost of purchasing school supplies for students as they return to classrooms.

In a groundbreaking medical first, a baby has been born in Athens from an embryo that had been cryogenically preserved for 22 years, marking a significant advance in reproductive technology.

News247: World first in Athens: Baby born from embryo frozen for 22 years

A groundbreaking medical achievement in Athens saw a baby born from an embryo that had been cryogenically preserved for 22 years.

The Deputy Minister of Rural Development is currently visiting Lesvos to engage with livestock farmers who are reportedly in a state of turmoil. Related discussions include the management of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and local governance criticism.

in.gr: Deputy Minister of Rural Development Visits Lesvos Amidst Farmer Unrest

The Deputy Minister of Rural Development is visiting Lesvos today, as livestock farmers are in turmoil. Related articles discuss the management of Foot-and-Mouth Disease, criticism of the regional governor's decisions, and the sanitary bomb at the landfill.

Minister for Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis stated that the country has prepared for various scenarios concerning its relations with Turkey, indicating ongoing diplomatic complexities.

News247: Gerapetritis on Greek-Turkish relations: 'We have scenarios for anything'

Foreign Minister Gerapetritis stated that Greece has prepared for various scenarios regarding its relations with Turkey, indicating ongoing diplomatic complexities.

Pharmacies across the Attica region are scheduled to be closed on September 14th. Separately, the platform for the A21 child benefit is closing soon, with information provided on the upcoming fourth installment payment.

News247: Pharmacies in Attica to close on September 14

Pharmacies across the Attica region will be closed on September 14th, with details on the reason for the closure not immediately available.

News247: A21 Benefit: OPCA platform closes, when the 4th installment will be paid

The platform for the A21 child benefit will close soon, and information is provided on when the fourth installment of the benefit will be disbursed.

Fay Dimtsiadou, a 21-year-old track champion, has tragically died in a car accident in Rhodes. In an unrelated incident, a building in Piraeus was completely destroyed by fire, with thick smoke affecting the surrounding area.

News247: Fay Dimtsiadou: 21-year-old track champion dies in a car accident in Rhodes

Fay Dimtsiadou, a 21-year-old track champion, has died in a car accident on the island of Rhodes.

News247: Piraeus: Building completely destroyed by fire - Smoke choked the area

A building in Piraeus was completely destroyed by a fire, with thick smoke engulfing the surrounding area.

An article analyzes five challenging questions facing Alexis Tsipras, founder and leader of the Greek Left Alliance political party. Separately, Markos Roumpini is expected to visit Athens in early October, with a 'sensitive' agenda.

Kathimerini: Five Difficult Questions for Tsipras

The article analyzes five challenging questions facing Alexis Tsipras ahead of upcoming events.

Ναυτεμπορική: In Athens for the First Days of October, Markos Roumpini

The article discusses the 'sensitive' agenda and exclusive information provided to Naftemporiki regarding Markos Roumpini's visit to Athens.

A recent survey ranks the country 35th globally in employment prospects for the fourth quarter of 2026, with the tourism and hospitality sectors showing the strongest hiring outlook. The report also touches on wider EU job prospects and skill shortages.

in.gr: Greece's Labor Market: Sectors and Companies with Strongest Employment Prospects

A ManpowerGroup survey ranks Greece 35th out of 42 countries in employment prospects for Q4 2026, with tourism and hospitality leading in hiring. The article also touches on related news about job prospects in the EU and skill shortages.

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