Chios: €5.15 Million in Funding for Upgrading the 'Adamantios Korais' Gymnasium

The Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum has allocated €5.15 million to the municipality of Chios for crucial upgrades to the Adamantios Korais Gymnasium. The funding is earmarked for structural reinforcement and energy efficiency improvements, aiming to enhance the safety and educational environment of the school.

This financial support is highlighted by the ministry as a tangible demonstration of the state's commitment to Chios, an island that has shouldered a substantial migrant burden for the past ten years. The initiative is part of broader efforts to bolster public infrastructure, achieved through collaboration between the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, Chios Mayor Yiannis Malafis, and former Minister of Migration and Asylum, Notis Mitarachi.

The planned interventions are expected to significantly improve the school's structural integrity, upgrade educational conditions for both students and teachers, and reduce the building's energy footprint through modern energy-saving measures. The ministry also noted a significant decrease in migrant arrivals to the Aegean islands, with flows down over 65% in the first five months of 2026, and approximately 370 individuals currently residing in Chios, indicating a government priority to reduce migratory pressures on the islands.