Low student enrollment leads to closure of Dolna gymnasium, authorities say
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2 April 2025 17:50
The Dolna Gymnasium in Straseni District is set to close due to the low number of students. The Straseni District Council, which made the decision, states that the school currently has 84 students, and this number is expected to drop to 73 by September 1, IPN reports."This decision was not arbitrary but is based on current legislation, which stipulates that institutions with fewe
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