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Citizens and businesses must now undergo mandatory mediation before discussing certain civil, commercial, and family lawsuits in court. Parties refusing to attend without justification face financial penalties between 100 and 1,000 euros.

Drivers entering central Athens must comply with the renewed 'Daktylios' traffic restriction rules, while exempt vehicle owners should verify their eligibility under the latest ministerial decision.

Energy companies, data center operators, and consumers should review the public consultation bill integrating EU Directive 2024/1711, which reshapes electricity market rules, grid connections, and island decarbonization.

Parents and municipal nursery operators must note that the transition age from infant to municipal childcare centers is lowered from 2.5 to 2 years, with increased capacity limits for Athens and Thessaloniki.

Legal professionals and academics can attend a series of lectures at the Athens Law School examining upcoming legislative reforms in inheritance law, covering wills, forced share, and statutory succession.

Corporate professionals and administrative bodies should review upcoming institutional discussions on redesigning business licensing procedures and establishing permanent state oversight.

Municipalities, public entities, and contractors involved in recycling projects must audit their compliance with EU funding rules, as European and national authorities investigate multi-million euro public contracts.

Diplomats, policymakers, and maritime legal advisors should note that Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) regarding regional stability.

Public sector executives and legal advisors should evaluate new studies on transforming public administration into an innovation-friendly body while respecting transparency and legality.

Candidate prosecutors and judicial trainees should note the composition of the examination committee appointed to conduct graduation tests at the National School of Judicial Clerks.

Energy investors and environmental consultants must consider recent Council of State rulings balancing renewable energy projects with Natura 2000 bird protection standards.

Real estate owners and construction professionals in Greece should monitor intensifying prosecutorial investigations into urban planning offices (YDOM) regarding inaccurate building permits and property declarations.

Banks and financial institutions must immediately refund unauthorized payment transactions to customers who notify them without undue delay, even if the bank alleges gross negligence by the client.

In-house legal counsels and corporate compliance officers should review liability frameworks regarding autonomous AI agents acting on behalf of businesses and individuals.