Keywords: School closures


Toxic Haze From Indonesia Forces School Closures Across Malaysia

Deteriorating air quality linked to Indonesian forest and peatland fires has forced Malaysian authorities to close schools in several parts of the country, including Kuala Lumpur, highlighting the growing cross-border impact of the region’s prolonged haze crisis. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek......

UN raises concerns over violence and arrests during student protests in France

The United Nations has expressed concern over reports of violence during student demonstrations in France, calling on protesters and law enforcement authorities to ensure that public gatherings remain peaceful and that the right to peaceful assembly is respected. Speaking on Friday, October 9, 2026,......

French protest movement inspires Belgian students opposing education reforms

A wave of youth mobilization in France appears to be influencing student protests in Belgium, where demonstrations against education reforms have spread to several cities. Although the two movements have different national contexts and demands, Belgian students say the protests across the border have......

Nearly 100 schools closed in Japan after multiple bear sightings

Authorities in Japan have ordered the temporary closure of nearly 100 schools following a series of reported bear sightings in and around a city north of Tokyo. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to protect students and residents while officials work to locate the animals. Over several......

Lebanon schools and universities close amid security escalation, uncertainty over rest of week

Schools and universities across Lebanon remained closed Tuesday following a government decision prompted by renewed security tensions, as parents and school administrators called on authorities to provide clearer guidance for the remainder of the week. The closure was ordered by Education Minister Rima......

Severe weather in Northern Morocco: school closures announced across several provinces

Due to forecasted heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions, several provincial education authorities in northern Morocco have announced temporary school closures as a preventive measure. The provincial directorates of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al......

Tetouan schools closed on Monday due to severe weather

Authorities in Tetouan province have announced the suspension of classes on Monday, February 2, 2026, across all public and private schools due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds. The decision follows Meteorological Alert Bulletin No. 2026/32, which warns of potentially dangerous conditions,......

Floods hit Ksar El Kebir: army and rescue teams evacuate residents

Rescue operations are ongoing in Ksar El Kebir as authorities respond to severe flooding caused by heavy rains and rising levels of the Loukkos River. The Royal Armed Forces (FAR), in coordination with local authorities and civil protection units, are conducting continuous interventions to evacuate......

Storm Kristin forces school closures across parts of Spain

Severe weather from Storm Kristin, following Storm Joseph, has led to the suspension of classes in Spain’s regions of Extremadura, Ceuta, and 77 municipalities in Andalusia. Authorities cited heavy rain, gale-force winds, snow at low altitudes, and rough seas as reasons for halting in-person schooling. Spain’s......