France French teacher in 'worrying' condition after knife attack at school A 60-year-old art teacher was stabbed on Tuesday by a 14-year-old pupil in front of some 20 other students mid-class in southern France, in the latest violent attack targeting school staff. 04/02/2026
Focus How Kazakhstan is raising the status of blue-collar jobs In partnership with MDQ Kazakhstan is promoting working professions among its youth to address a shortage of blue-collar workers. 12/01/2026
Modern Nomads Kazakhstan builds its own AI talent pool In partnership with MDQ Kazakhstan plans to train one million citizens in AI over the next five years. To achieve this goal, the country is opening Central Asia’s first International AI Centre, ALEM AI, launching new educational programmes, and expanding online public services. 07/01/2026
Germany Indian students at Berlin university face deportation, not graduation High tuition fees and even bigger, broken promises. For Indian students at the International University (IU), the dream of studying in Germany has turned into a nightmare. "My life feels like hell," one of them told Euronews. 23/12/2025
Portugal Nine-year-old boy loses fingers in extreme bullying case in Portugal A nine-year-old Brazilian child had his fingertips severed by classmates in a Portuguese school. Twenty-seven lawyers are now representing him in a case of bullying that prompted wide condemnation in the south European country. 20/11/2025
Focus Uzbekistan opens educational hub for children inside the Center of Islamic Civilization In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan In Tashkent, a new educational center inside the Center of Islamic Civilization invites children to explore the country’s rich heritage through technology, storytelling, and interactive learning. 10/11/2025
Focus Global delegates gather in Samarkand as Uzbekistan outlines reforms In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Samarkand hosted UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference outside Paris for the first time in forty years. The gathering showcased global debates on education, culture and technology, and underscored Uzbekistan’s reform priorities. 07/11/2025
Europe in Motion Why are young EU teachers planning to leave the job within five years? The OECD warns of future teacher shortages, as rising numbers of young educators plan to leave the profession while older staff near retirement. 21/10/2025
Europe News 85 million children worldwide do not attend school, UNICEF says Children not attending schools, primarily in countries with active war zones, is a critical issue this World Teacher's Day. 05/10/2025
EuroVerify No, Hamburg has not banned music lessons because they're 'haram' Not only is it untrue that the city of Hamburg has banned music lessons, but most Muslims have embedded music in their culture, religion and daily lives. 02/10/2025
Make it Work EU-backed Danish school tackles skills gap in green construction In partnership with the European Commission In Denmark, vocational students are training as craftspeople, helping to fill Europe’s skills gap in the green transition. 24/09/2025
Qatar 365 Education in Qatar, from book fairs to scholarships | Qatar 365 In partnership with Media City The annual Doha International Book Fair brings together bookworms, literary fans and cultural exchanges from all over the world. We explore how Qatar’s libraries and national reading campaigns incorporate technology and art into their strategies, and meet a few international publishers. 20/08/2025
Partner content Turkmenistan at 30: a legacy of welcome, a future of progress Partner content presented by Turkmenaragatnashyk As Turkmenistan marks 30 years of neutrality in 2025, it is placing youth empowerment, education and skills at the centre of its regional and international agenda. 08/08/2025
Qatar 365 Shaping the future of engineering, sports and fine arts | Qatar 365 In partnership with Media City Education doesn’t have to be all about school. Stepping outside of the classroom can bring great lessons, especially in STEM, sports and fine arts. Qatar 365 looks at how hands-on learning and life experiences can be a major launchpad for success. 06/08/2025
Make it Work Spain’s aerospace schools aim to power Europe’s industrial future In partnership with the European Commission In Andalusia, Spain, a state-of-the-art vocational training centre is giving students hands-on skills for the aerospace sector—part of a broader EU effort to close skill gaps across industries. 14/07/2025
Meet The Locals Meet a British teacher building community and balance in Shenzhen In partnership with Shenzhen Media Group British expat Martin Crozier calls Shenzhen home. Through park runs, maths meetups and family life, he shows how the fast-growing tech city offers both high speed and deep connection. 10/07/2025