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Greek island school closure highlights Europe's demographic decline

The last school on the Greek island of Kalamos will close after only two students remain, reflecting a broader depopulation crisis across rural Europe. The trend is driven by low birth rates and youth emigration to urban centers, threatening community viability. This is a continuation of a well-documented pattern, but the closure of the final school on an island marks a symbolic milestone.

South China Morning Postabout 19 hours agoGRengCredibility 27%View source

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Source credibility0.3
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