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SocietyOn a small Greek island, kids take the boat to school as birth rates plummet

Greece’s remote islands are emerging as a warning sign of Europe’s population decline. On tiny Kalamos, only two students remain at the primary school, which is due to close after they leave for middle school on the mainland. Dozens of schools across Greece have closed because of low enrollment.

TThe Associated Press 2026-10-07 10:30