On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day 2026, the Hellenic Copyright Organization is organizing an event titled:
“Intellectual Property and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!” on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 15:00 to 20:30 at the Olympic Museum of Athens (Golden Hall).
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Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, during a press conference held on April 6 in the presence of representatives of the academic and research community, presented the strategic actions and initiatives of the Ministry of Culture for the integration and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the cultural sector.
On Thursday, 2 April 2026, the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) held an online seminar for the teachers of the 1st EPAL of Nafpaktos.
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HCO Announcement on Marinella
The Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) pays tribute to the memory of Marinella, one of the most iconic figures of Greek music, who passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 87.
The new edition of the Private Copying Global Study 2026, prepared by CISAC, BIEM, IFRRO and Stichting de Thuiskopie, provides a comprehensive overview of private copying systems worldwide. The study examines legal frameworks, collection and distribution mechanisms, levy rates, and revenues generated from private copying across 196 countries and five global regions.
The new website of the European Common Data Space for Cultural Heritage (dataspace-culturalheritage.eu) is now live, marking an important step in enhancing access to and use of European cultural heritage.
A new Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed between the Ministry of Culture and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), strengthening their strategic partnership in the fields of digital culture and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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The HCO Newsletter – March 2026
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On 6 March 2026, the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee published its report titled “AI, Copyright and the Creative Industries.” The report stresses that the government must protect the interests of British creators and strengthen the existing legal framework regarding AI and copyright.
The Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) announces a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to combat online piracy: the Committee for the Disclosure of Online Infringement of Copyright and Related Rights (EDPPI) has, for the first time in Greece, successfully removed 17 pirate websites from Google search results.