Athens Court of Appeals Appoints New Spokesperson

The Athens Court of Appeals has elected Appeals President Dimitris Orfanidis as its new spokesperson, following a vote by the court's judges. This appointment aligns with a recent legal provision that allows high courts, including the Areios Pagos (Supreme Court) and the Court of Audit, to designate press representatives. The goal is to enhance public information regarding both impactful case decisions and the general functioning of the judiciary.

Orfanidis, who joined the judicial system in 1995 and was promoted to Appeals President in 2023, will serve a three-year term. Appeals Judge Eleftheria Konsta was elected as his deputy. Konsta entered the judiciary in 1999, became an Appeals Judge in 2017, and was recently promoted to Appeals President. Their tenure officially began after their election by the plenary session of the Athens Court of Appeals on May 28, 2026.

The spokesperson's duties, as outlined by the court's plenary session, include regularly issuing press releases on significant civil and criminal rulings. They are also tasked with informing the public about matters of general interest concerning the court's activities. These press releases will be published on the Athens Court of Appeals website. Additionally, the spokesperson will handle written inquiries from journalists via email, responding only to questions pertaining to concluded cases.