According to the same sources, no official document has been submitted to the ministry so far, while it is emphasized that in any case there is no issue of special scoring for candidates from Ilioupoli, as there is no such provision in the current institutional framework governing the Panhellenic examinations.

They add that special treatment measures for candidates have only been implemented in the past in exceptional cases of large-scale natural disasters, such as earthquakes, fires, or floods that significantly affected the daily life of an entire region. A characteristic example is the 2018 Mati wildfire, where emergency measures were adopted through special legislative regulation.

As noted by competent sources, such interventions are ad hoc and apply to cases where living conditions of affected populations have been drastically altered — such as loss of housing or severe material destruction — and not to isolated tragic incidents, however serious they may be for a local community.

Government officials stress that any deviation from the unified examination system would alter the character of the Panhellenic Exams, as it is a nationwide process with common criteria for all candidates.

The parents’ post and appeal to the state

The intervention by the Ilioupoli Parents’ Association came after the death of two 17-year-old girls, an event that has caused strong emotional impact in the school community. In their social media post, the parents expressed their intention to contact the ministry, requesting consideration of special measures for students taking exams this year.

They also raised the need for strengthened psychological support in schools, with the permanent presence of psychologists and social workers, to support students, teachers, and families.

What applies to psychological support

Ministry sources clarify that in crisis situations, special incident-management protocols are activated, providing for the presence of specialized scientific teams in schools. According to information, such a team has already visited the school of the two girls immediately after the incident.

However, they emphasize that school psychologists do not provide individual psychotherapy to students or families. Their role is mainly to support the school community, identify signs of psychological distress, and refer cases to specialized public services such as KEDASY centers.

Regarding the Panhellenic Exams

In particular, regarding scoring, senior ministry officials underline that there is no such process during the Panhellenic examinations. In cases of extraordinary natural disasters, supportive measures — when applied — usually concern later stages such as university transfers or special admission categories through ministerial decisions.

Therefore, based on current data, the ministry is not considering any change to the examination system or special scoring for candidates in Ilioupoli, while the focus remains on psychological support for the school community through the existing structures.