Greek bans educational school trips abroad
"Many Greek families unable to cover the expense"
05 January, 10:21The Education Ministry says the ban applies to foreign trips for cultural and environmental educational purposes. But traditional final-year five-day excursions - which are purely for fun - can still be organized abroad, as well as domestically.
A ministry statement said the decision was made after ministry officials realized that many Greek families were unable to cover the expense of a foreign educational school trip for their children. It said schools are instead encouraged to organize educational excursions within Greece. (ANSA-AP).