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Works Entering the Public Domain in 2026
The year 2026 brings into the public domain significant works of European and global cultural heritage, as copyright protection expires for creators who passed away in 1955. These works become freely accessible and may be used without prior authorisation, opening up new opportunities for creativity, education, and cultural dissemination.
On Tuesday, 23 December 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO), during a meeting held at the Rectorate offices.
2025 was another year of active and tangible presence of the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) alongside the educational community, within the framework of the ten-year Copyrightschool project. Through school visits, teacher training activities, and collaborations across the country, the HCO continued to bring copyright awareness into the classroom, directly linking it to everyday educational practice.
The year began in January in Argos, with a seminar for teachers of the 2nd Primary School, and continued in Athens through a collaboration with the 2nd Model High School of Athens, where a cycle of three visits was carried out for 3rd grade students.
During the first months of 2025, the HCO also visited schools in Attica and Thessaloniki, through in-person and online activities, engaging with primary and lower secondary students on the legal use of digital content and their role as creators.
The educational visit to the 6th Primary School of Kamatero highlighted the experiential approach of Copyrightschool, as pupils had already worked in class with digital tools and educational material developed by the HCO.
At the same time, particular emphasis was placed on teacher training. From February to April, the HCO participated in a series of training events organized by the Directorate of Primary Education of A΄Athens, covering all primary school grades.
In February, an online seminar in collaboration with the Regional Network “Film Education” reached approximately 100 teachers, linking copyright with audiovisual creation. Cooperation with the 3rd Primary School of Kordelio continued through online educational visits and seminars for both students and teachers, strengthening the HCO’s long-standing relationship with the school community.
In the autumn of 2025, the HCO travelled to Epirus. In October, a series of activities took place in Epirus, focusing on Arta and Ioannina: teacher training workshops, school visits, and open discussions on the proper use of digital content and the use of the Copyrightschool platform. More than 150 teachers and students participated in these activities in total.
During the same period, online training sessions for primary and secondary education teachers were held in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Eastern Attica, with the participation of a large number of teachers.
The year concluded with a teacher training session in Patras in December and an educational visit to the Music High School of Piraeus, where more than 50 students and teachers discussed copyright issues in the contemporary digital environment, including references to new technological challenges.
Throughout 2025, a total of 11 seminars, training sessions, and school visits—both in-person and online—were carried out, bringing the HCO into direct contact with more than 520 teachers and over 200 students in schools across the country.
2025 confirmed that Copyrightschool is a stable point of reference for the educational community. Through continuous presence in schools, teacher training, and educational resources, the HCO strengthened the dialogue on copyright in a practical and applicable way.
In 2026, Copyrightschool continues in the same direction: supporting teachers, providing meaningful information, and maintaining an active presence where everyday school life takes shape.
For seminars, school visits, and/or educational material requests, please contact the HCO: info@opi.gr
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The HCO Newsletter – December 2025
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On Monday, December 8, 2025, the HCO carried out an educational visit to the Piraeus Music High School, following an invitation from the school’s Deputy Principal, Mr. Theodoros Giatras.
With strong participation, the teacher training organized by HCO in cooperation with the Director and Teachers of the 21st Kindergarten of Patras took place on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The event was hosted in the school’s events hall and focused on key issues of copyright in education.
Following the signing of the Educational Cooperation Memorandum between the University of Patras and the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) on December 4, 2025 at the Rector’s Office, a scientific lecture titled “Copyright in the Academic Community” took place in the University’s Ceremony Hall.
The event was honoured by the presence of the Deputy Minister of Culture, Mr. Iason Fotilas, who delivered a welcome address.
The lecture brought together professors, students, and members of the University Library, offering them the opportunity to be informed about contemporary issues related to intellectual property. It aimed to promote understanding and dialogue on copyright and related rights, the lawful use of works within the educational process, and the importance of safeguarding creativity.
HCO representatives
• Ms. Maria-Dafne Papadopoulou, Acting Director of HCO
• Ms. Maria G. Sinanidou, Attorney-at-Law, Scientific Associate & Mediator
• Ms. Eva Moustaka, Attorney-at-Law, HCO
presented the fundamental principles of intellectual property, the exceptions and limitations applicable to educational institutions, as well as current challenges concerning Copyright and Artificial Intelligence.
The audience engaged actively with questions, demonstrating strong interest in the topics discussed. The collaboration between the University of Patras and HCO will continue within the framework of the newly signed Memorandum, through upcoming seminars and activities designed to further enhance knowledge exchange and raise awareness on intellectual property matters.
Photo material from the event follows.
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, a Memorandum of Educational Cooperation was signed in a warm and collaborative atmosphere between the University of Patras and the Hellenic Copyright Organization, during a meeting held at the offices of the University’s Rectorate.
On Thursday 2025, the HCO conducted online educational seminar for the teachers of the 3rd Primary School of Kordelio in Thessaloniki.