On Wednesday, 29 April 2026, the Greek Judge at the European Court of Human Rights, Mr Ioannis Ktistakis, delivered a speech  via videoconference to the Judges of the Hellenic Court of Audit.

During his address, Mr Ktistakis presented the recent case-law of the European Court of Human Rights and emphasised the need for an ongoing "dialogue" between the case-law of the ECHR and that of the national courts.

The President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms Sotiria Ntouni, welcomed the Greek Judge and highlighted the pivotal role played by the case-law of the ECHR in strengthening the  Rule of Law and shaping contemporary judicial reasoning.

The Spokesperson

Dimitrios Peppas

Vice-President

On Thursday, 2 April 2026, the Head of the Public Management and Budget Division of the OECD, Jón Blöndal, visited the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms Sotiria Ntouni.

During the meeting, the President informed Mr. Blöndal about the immediate priorities of the Hellenic Court of Audit, while Junior Judge Emmanouil Kalaintzis presented the Court’s competences and activities. Mr Blöndal, for his part, presented the Organisation's work in the fields of audit and public financial management. 

A constructive discussion also took place regarding the forthcoming meeting of Auditors General and Heads of Supreme Audit Institutions of OECD countries, which is scheduled to take place in Paris on 27 and 28 May 2026.

The Spokesperson

Dimitrios Peppas

Vice-President

On Thursday, 2 April 2026, the Hellenic Court of Audit welcomed a delegation of senior judges from the Republic of North Macedonia.

The delegation, comprising Mr Darko Kostadinovski, President of the Constitutional Court, Mr Afrim Fidani, President of the Supreme Court, and Mr Aleksandar Kambovski, President of the Judicial Council of North Macedonia, was received by the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Sotiria Ntouni, in her office.

During the meeting, an exchange of information took place on the competences and work of the Hellenic Court of Audit and the Office of the State Prosecutor General, as well as on the newly established institution of the Court’s Press Spokesperson and its role. 

This was followed by a meeting held in a highly positive atmosphere, during which both sides were briefed on the structure and functioning of the judicial and audit institutions of the two countries. 

The Hellenic Court of Audit was represented by the First Vice-President, Ms Maria Vlachaki, the Vice-President and Spokesperson of the Court, Mr Dimitrios Peppas, and the Junior Judge Mr Emmanouil Kalaintzis. The Office of the State Prosecutor General was represented by the Deputy State Prosecutor General, Mr Antonios Nikitakis.

The meeting was also attended by the Court of Appeal Judge Sotirios Tsouvalas, member of the Special Legal Service of the Greek Ministry of Justice.

The Spokesperson

Dimitrios Peppas

Vice-President

The VII International Congress on Public Audit and Anti-Corruption took place in Granada, Spain, from 2 to 6 March 2026. The event was co-organised by the Institute of the Supreme Audit Institutions of Brazil “Rui Barbosa” and the Universities of Salamanca and Granada.

Presentations were delivered at the Congress by officials from the Courts of Audit of Brazil, Angola, Argentina, and Spain, members of the academic community from the Universities of Granada and Salamanca, as well as representatives of Spanish public organisations.

The Hellenic Court of Audit was represented by Judge Counsellor Ms Anna Papapanagiotou, who delivered a speech entitled entitled “The jurisdiction in the Hellenic Court of Audit,”. In her speech, the Judge Counsellor emphasised that : "The multifaceted competences of the Court underscore its unique institutional value within the Greek legal order. Its role in combatting corruption—through the pre-contractual audit of public contracts and the recovery of unjustified financial benefits of public officials, as  identified in their asset declarations—resonates with citizens, strengthening transparency, accountability, and development for the benefit of the public interest." 

The Spokesperson

Dimitrios Peppas

Vice-President

On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, an official meeting was held at the headquarters of the Hellenic Court of Audit (HCA) in Athens between the President of the HCA and a delegation from the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN), aiming at strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The meeting began with a welcoming address by the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms. Sotiria Ntouni, who greeted the members of the delegation: Mr. Sébastien Lepers, Chair of IBAN, and Major General Iordanis Chatzigiannaki, Member of IBAN.

Representing the Hellenic Court of Audit at the meeting were:

• Ms. Anna Papapanagiotou, Judge Counsellor
• Ms. Styliani Tori, Junior Judge
• Mr. Emmanouil Kalaintzis, Junior Judge

The proceedings included presentations from the attendees and concluded with the official Signing Ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation. This Memorandum establishes the foundation for sustained collaboration, the exchange of expertise, and the promotion of transparency and accountability in matters of mutual interest.

On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, Mr Nikolaos Milionis, Member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA), paid a courtesy visit to the Hellenic Court of Audit.

During the meeting, Mr Milionis officially handed over the Annual Report of the European Court of Auditors to the President of the Court, Ms Sotiria Ntouni, as part of the regular briefing provided to national audit institutions on findings relating to the financial management of the European Union.

The discussions were held in a highly constructive atmosphere, with the President and the ECA Member exchanging views and addressing issues of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on the contemporary challenges facing public auditing.

Ongoing communication and the exchange of expertise between the Hellenic Court of Audit and the European Court of Auditors serve to safeguard transparency and sound financial management at both national and European levels.

The Spokesperson
Dimitrios Peppas
Vice-President

The International Summit on the Fight against Corruption (Cumbre Internacional de Lucha contra la Corrupción), attended by the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Mme Sotiria Ntouni, attended, concluded successfully. 

The Summit was organised by the Technical Committee for the Fight against Transnational Corruption (CTCT) of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and the Organization of Latin American and Caribbean Supreme Audit Institutions (OLACEFS), under the presidency of Mr. César Aguilar Surichaqui, Comptroller General of the Republic of Peru. The event took place in Lima from 16 to 21 February 2026.

During the Summit, participants developed proposals and exchanged views on key issues of concern to Supreme Audit Institutions worldwide, including:

• Strategic Policies: The role of audit institutions in combating transnational corruption.
• Technology and Data: The transition from traditional auditing practices to “Intelligent Control” through the use of advanced technologies.
• Transparency in Public Procurement: Addressing corruption risks in large-scale infrastructure projects and cross-border procurement processes.
• Integrity in the Public Sector: Strengthening internal control mechanisms and enhancing citizens’ trust.

In the context of the Summit, meetings were also held with senior officials from leading international organisations, including representatives of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).

The participation of the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit underscores Greece’s strong commitment to international cooperation, institutional openness, and the adoption of international best practices in safeguarding public funds and combating corruption.

From 12 to 16 January 2026, the established induction training (Session d’accueil) organised by the French Court of Audit (Cour des Comptes) for its new audit personnel took place in Paris. The Hellenic Court of Audit was represented by Junior Judge Ms. K. Baritaki.

The training covered, among other topics, the French model of public financial management oversight, the core competencies of the French Court of Audit (audit – judge – certify – evaluate), the evaluation of public policies, the Code of Ethics, transparency, and international cooperation among Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs).

At the opening of the session, welcoming remarks were delivered by Ms. C. Camby, Senior Chamber President and Acting First President, and Ms. V. Hamayon, General Prosecutor (Procureur Général) of the French Court of Audit.

A total of 66 new staff members from the French Court of Audit participated in the training, alongside 19 new executives and judges from Supreme Audit Institutions that are members of AISCCUF (Association des Institutions Supérieures de Contrôle des Finances Publiques ayant en Commun l’Usage du Français - Association of Supreme Audit Institutions sharing the use of the French language).

The President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms. Sotiria Ntouni, participated in the First International Conference of Women Presidents of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of the European Union and Ukraine, held on 12 and 13 January 2026 in Madrid.

The event was organised by the Spanish Court of Audit (Tribunal de Cuentas), in collaboration with the Portuguese Court of Audit (Tribunal de Contas), bringing together the women Presidents of SAIs from EU member states and Ukraine. The meeting aimed to strengthen female leadership and highlight the role of women in high-responsibility positions within international public administration.

During the proceedings, participants presented audit findings and reports related to gender equality. President Ntouni presented the Hellenic Court of Audit’s Report 4/2021 entitled: “Gender-based violence: How does the operation of shelters contribute to the effective protection of victims?”

In her presentation, the President emphasised the critical importance of combating this phenomenon and its prevalence in Greece. Citing official data, she noted that one in five women in the EU and one in three worldwide has been a victim of some form of violence or sexual abuse. "None of us is safe until all of us are safe, and Audit Institutions must play a crucial role in achieving this," she stressed.

The conference highlighted the decisive role of women in public administration worldwide and facilitated the exchange of expertise and methodologies related to the work of SAIs, with particular emphasis on promoting equality between women and men.

The meeting concluded with the issuance of a Joint Statement, laying the groundwork for closer cooperation on gender equality issues and underlining the need for gender mainstreaming in all policies, as well as within the leadership of Supreme Audit Institutions.

On Monday, 1 December 2025, a courtesy visit to the Hellenic Court of Audit was paid by a delegation of American judges in the framework of the Judicial Branch Education Academy’s International Judicial Exchange Program 2025.

The visiting judges were welcomed in her office by the President of the Hellenic Court of Audit, Ms. Sotiria Ntouni, who extended a warm greeting to the delegation. Subsequently, in the Plenary Hall of the Court, the guests were briefed on the responsibilities and the role of the Hellenic Court of Audit by the most senior Vice-President of the Court, Ms. Maria Vlachaki, who also moderated the relevant discussion, as well as by Vice-President Mr. Dimitrios Peppas, Councilor Ms. Anna Papapanagiotou, and Junior Judge Mr. Emmanouil Kalaintzis.

The American delegation consisted of distinguished judges from Massachusetts, Arizona, and other states of the United States.

The ensuing highly engaging discussion focused on the competences and functioning of the Hellenic Court of Audit and the American courts, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, as well as the newly established institution of the Press Spokesperson in the judiciary and its role.

The Spokesperson
Dimitrios Peppas
Vice-President