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Greece: All Schools in Attica to Close on Wednesday Due to Bad Weather

Published January 20, 2026, 15:16
Greece: All Schools in Attica to Close on Wednesday Due to Bad Weather

Due to the expected bad weather, all schools in Attica will remain closed on Wednesday, January 21st, with classes being held remotely. The decision was made by Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias, following the recommendation of the Risk Assessment Committee and the National Meteorological Service, as a precautionary measure to protect students and teachers. The forecast is for heavy rainfall with high intensity from noon onwards. Mr. Hardalias emphasized that the safety of children is a priority and that the decision was based on the speed at which the rain will fall. The entire Civil Protection mechanism of the Region is on high alert.