Finland sees record low number of first-graders as schools reopen

As the autumn school term begins, Finland is witnessing a significant milestone with a record low number of first-graders entering the education system. Schools in cities such as Tampere, Oulu, Rovaniemi, and Hämeenlinna opened their doors on Wednesday, marking the start of the academic year. Meanwhile, children in Helsinki, Espoo, Turku, and Jyväskylä, among other locations, are set to return on Thursday, enjoying an extra day of summer break.