Greek Education, Religious Affairs and Sports Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced the reintroduction of sports schools in Athens and Thessaloniki starting September 2026. This decision, made by the Prime Minister, aims to provide essential infrastructure for sports education. Additionally, Pierrakakis revealed forthcoming changes in university operations to reduce bureaucracy and enhance the internationalization of Greek higher education. He also discussed the exploration of educational support models from Scandinavian countries and addressed concerns about teacher shortages, affirming ongoing hiring efforts. Pierrakakis commented on the recent expulsion of Antonis Samaras from New Democracy as an unfortunate but necessary move.