Kyriakos Pierrakakis

Greece is poised for a transformative step in higher education with the launch of its non-state university initiative.

Starting January 2, foreign universities can apply to operate in Greece, with applications open until March 1. Institutions approved could admit students by September 2025, signaling a major shift in the country's education landscape.

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“We don’t have the luxury of complacency,” emphasized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his remarks at the final cabinet meeting of 2024, adding, “Our focus must remain on those who need it the most.”

The Greek government is now moving towards prohibiting children under the age of 15 from accessing social media.

Greek universities are on the brink of transformation, with the Education Ministry announcing a dramatic increase in the percentage of students admitted via placement exams.

Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, universities can accept up to 30% of their students through this route, a significant rise from the current 12%.

Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou referred to the need for a European-level solution to limit inappropriate content provided by digital service providers. Mr.

An ALCO poll for Alpha TV released Tuesday reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the Greek government's handling of key issues, including inflation, crime, education, healthcare, transparency and foreign policy.

Seventy-two percent of respondents oppose the use of social media by children under 16, according to the second part of ALCO’s survey presented on Alpha TV’s main news bulletin. View the full survey presentation.

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The Grand Cross of Saint Mark was presented to the Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports by Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa during the former’s visit to the Patriarchate of Alexandria. Kyriakos Pierrakakis signed two memoranda of understanding with the Patriarch.