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Greece: Teacher Sentenced for Taping 13-Year-Old Student's Mouth

Published January 24, 2026, 14:07
Greece: Teacher Sentenced for Taping 13-Year-Old Student's Mouth

A 60-year-old junior high school teacher in Serres was sentenced to 24 months of suspended imprisonment and a monetary conversion of 10 euros per month for allegedly taping a 13-year-old student's mouth during class. This act prompted a complaint from the student's mother and an immediate response from the Ministry of Education, which launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The teacher appealed the decision and was released. The Ministry of Education is investigating the incident to ensure the protection of the school community and the operation of school units.