When studying topics related to:

• members of parliament,
• mayors,
• government positions,
• administrative divisions,
• political institutions,

it is very important to understand that this information can change even within a single year.

For example:

• the names of city mayors may change;
• elections take place;
• the composition of parliament is updated;
• ministries may be restructured or renamed.

🌿📌 Therefore, material that was relevant one or two years ago may no longer reflect the current reality, and this can lead to mistakes in the exam.

Do not memorize names mechanically.
It is better to understand:

• the structure of power,
• the logic of the system.

If you use:

• old notes,
• materials from forums,
• other people’s notes from previous years,
• make sure to double-check the information.

• Even if you do not read Greek fluently, it is important to check updated information.

Many candidates take the culture exam before reaching the A2 level (often because:

• the culture exam takes place in February,
• while the A2 exam is only in May).

Despite this, many candidates successfully pass the exam. Why?

✔️ Because they:

carefully read the texts with a Russian translation in order to understand:

the historical context,
the logic of political events,
cultural characteristics;

learn key words instead of memorizing the entire text word for word;

do not try to “learn everything”, but focus on understanding the meaning.

📌 This is especially important for those who do not yet have a strong knowledge of the Greek language.

One of the most effective stages of preparation is working with practice tests.

When a person:

• regularly completes tests,
• gets used to the question format,
• builds confidence through practice,

it becomes much easier to:

• recognize the correct answers,
• stay calm during the exam,
• navigate the tasks even with partial understanding of the text.

💡 Very often, practice tests help compensate for a lower language level.

The exam does not test perfect knowledge of Greek, but rather:

• an understanding of basic history,
• culture,
• the political system.

Even with a level below A2, it is possible to pass the exam successfully if the preparation is well structured.

The accuracy and relevance of information are critically important, especially when it comes to political topics.

⬇️ Below, I will add a list of information that has changed and needs to be studied in its updated form
(members of parliament, mayors, administrative data, and other important points).

Κύπρου Γεώργιος (2022)

Αννίτα Δημητρίου (2021)

Χαράλαμπος Προύντζος (2024)

Δήμαρχος Λεμεσού (2017-2024)

Γιάννης Αρμεύτης (2024)

Δήμαρχος Λεμεσού (2017-2024)