New legislation limits deferments for university, graduate, and doctoral students, sparking protests over potential impacts on medical training, research careers, and Greece’s academic and scientific workforce, raising concerns of increased brain drain

Pending draft bill, according to "Ta Nea" will double basic training - without increasing the duty of duty - and include drone, anti-drone operation skills, according to 'Ta Nea'

No change, however, is expected in the duration of compulsory military service