On January 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM, a ceremony for the Excellence Awards will take place in the Jacqueline de Romilly hall at the Greek Ministry of Education. The event, attended by Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, is organized by the State…
Greek Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis discussed new regulations aimed at controlling mobile phone usage in schools to combat addiction and bullying. The initiative includes a ban on visible phone use, supported by educators and parents. Pierrakakis emphasized the importance of…
Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greece’s Minister of Education, discussed plans to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the benefit of students at the Digital Economy Forum. He highlighted the initiative to develop a Personal AI Assistant for each student, providing personalized support based…
In a recent budget discussion, Meropi Tzoufi, a deputy from the New Left, criticized the underfunding and understaffing of public universities in Greece. Addressing Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, she expressed concerns about government choices favoring private education over public institutions….
During a parliamentary discussion on Greece’s 2025 state budget, Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis highlighted the achievements in the educational sector and announced significant reforms, including partnerships with prestigious international universities and the introduction of non-profit private universities. He criticized opposition…
A recent incident of serious school violence at a vocational school in Larissa has brought to light significant gaps in the management and prevention of such issues, according to Vasilis Kokkalis, a member of the Greek parliament. The case involved…
The 107th Conference of Rectors was held in Mystras, organized by the University of the Peloponnese, focusing on enhancing collaboration for the improvement of public universities in Greece. Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasized the goal of 2025 as a landmark…
On December 9, Greek Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis officially visited Greek schools in Cairo, accompanied by the Greek Ambassador to Egypt, Nikolaos Papageorgiou. The visit included tours of various schools, where Pierrakakis interacted with students and faculty and discussed educational…
The 107th Conference of Rectors of Greek universities is concluding today in Mystras, presided over by the University of Peloponnese. Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis is set to receive proposals from rectors for improvements to their operational legislative framework. During his…
Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the Greek Minister of Education, met with Sparta’s Mayor Michalis Vakalopoulos during his visit for the 107th Conference of Greek University Rectors. The Minister toured local schools, including the 2nd Primary School of Sparta, and discussed improving the…
The Rectors’ Assembly of Greek Universities is currently taking place at a hotel in Mystra, Laconia, with the proceedings concluding on December 13, 2024. The University of Peloponnese is hosting this 107th assembly, which is attended by representatives from local…
Greece will be among the first countries to implement Google’s ‘Experience AI’ initiative, aimed at training educators in Artificial Intelligence. Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Google Southeast Europe Director Peggy Antonakou announced the program during the ‘AI Connect’ conference. The…
