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1. AI and the integrity gap in higher education

   It is increasingly difficult to ignore the integrity gap unfolding across Europe. The recent detention of former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini over suspected corruption in EU-funded programs reveals how individuals with exceptional credentials can manipulate complex systems with remarkable audacity.

2. Foreign policy: Wins and missed opportunities

   Assessing Greece’s foreign policy in the first quarter of the 21st century is a complicated task. The beginning of this period was very much focused on the European dimension, as Greece joined the eurozone.

3. Mitsotakis outlines 2025 achievements in New Year address

   Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reflected on the key milestones of 2025 in his message to citizens ahead of the New Year.

4. PPPs for more student halls

   After years of trying, in 2026 universities will finally begin to see the start of some much-needed student housing.

5. The Beatles Tribute | Athens | January 2

   Comprised of 14 talented Greek musicians, the Beatles Live Tribute Band will perform Kyttaro (Ipirou 48) on January 2.

6. Snowfall disrupts traffic on Mount Parnitha

   Vehicle traffic has been suspended on Mount Parnitha Avenue, near the casino, due to ongoing snowfall.

7. Private sector salaries rise 5% per annum

   Salaries are approaching the target of 1,500 euros per month by 2027.

8. Yesterday’s trauma and tomorrow’s challenges

   The 21st century came roaring into Greece, with the country’s first metro system in 2000, a new international airport for the capital in 2001 and the Attiki Odos beltway for Greater Athens.

9. Erdogan warns against threats to Turkey’s Blue Homeland in year-end address

   Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cautioned against “growing challenges and threats” to Turkey’s interests in the Eastern Mediterranean during his year-end address, vowing that Ankara will not accept any faits accomplis in what he termed the country’s Blue Homeland.

10. Turkey aims at maritime deal with Syria next year

    As part of its strategy to extend its influence in the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey wants to a conclude a maritime zone deal with Syria, its neighbor to the south, that will allow it to begin exploration for oil and gas shortly after.