IB route may unlock Greek university access
Greece plans to introduce the International Baccalaureate (IB) into public education for the first time, offering graduates access to Greek universities without nationwide exams.
Crowds gather at Athens Polytechnic to mark 52 years since 1973 uprising
The Athens Polytechnic closed its gates at 1 p.m. on Monday after hundreds of visitors gathered throughout the morning to honor the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 student uprising against the military junta.
Greece enters the drone age on ‘both feet’
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias inspected a drone during the conclusion of a four-day military exercise “Aisios Oionos 2025,” marking the first field test of a wide array of unmanned platforms.
Declaration of an open process for the selection of contractors for the service of specialized quality control consultant (ESPEL) Partnership Pact for Regional Development 2021-2027 (NSRF 2021-2027)
This will be an open tender process and will be conducted through Ε.Σ.Η.ΔΗ.Σ. (no. 381763, 381764, 381765 & 381766) (URL: www.promitheus.gov.gr). The deadline for receipt of offers is 23/12/2025, Tuesday at 11:00, Athens’s time. For more information, see the attached documents in Greek, in the link above.
Greece’s energy lifeline for a freezing Ukraine
Winter in Ukraine is expected to be exceptionally harsh this year. Even before temperatures have dropped to the extent that they will do, large parts of the country are already suffering widespread power outages.
Nikos Kazantzakis letters go digital
The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in Crete has announced the completion of the “Nikos Kazantzakis Correspondence – Digital Collection,” a project presenting 1,000 digitized letters by the celebrated author.
80-year-old sentenced to prison for arson of son’s home
An 80-year-old man has been sent to prison after being convicted of deliberately setting fire to his son’s home in the municipality of Langadas, Thessaloniki, in northern Greece, authorities said.
4.1-magnitude quake hits near Lefkada
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the Ionian island of Lefkada on Monday, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Greek PM marks anniversary of 1973 student uprising
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday paid tribute to the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising, describing it as a lasting inspiration for a modern, democratic Greece.
Christodoulides, Erhurman to meet on Nov 20
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will meet on November 20, officials said on Monday, marking their first encounter since the election of Erhurman last month.