Greenland faces a severe education crisis that hampers economic development by limiting companies' ability to recruit qualified personnel, with only one-third of students passing all primary school subjects, according to official sources.
More than 20,000 university students in England have been told they must repay maintenance loans and grants totaling £190 million because their institutions incorrectly told them they were eligible. The affected students, numbering about 22,000 across 15 universities and colleges, attended weekend courses that do not qualify for long-term living expense support under Department for Education rules.
A fundraising campaign has been launched to help students financially, according to official sources. Nicolas Scheil, a student and chairman of the Moderate Party's youth association in Laholm, is involved in the effort.
Västerås municipality intends to close Mälardalen International School starting in autumn 2026, though a formal decision has not yet been made, according to officials. The closure would affect 94 students, with the municipality exploring relocation options.