# ANT1 morning revamp, talent shifts and budget cuts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-tv-presenter-contract-negotiations > Updated: 2026-09-10T04:52:50.000Z. Sources: 58. Developments: 29. Following the July 8 contract extension, ANT1 kept its weekday “Πρωινό” slot (10:00‑12:30), trimmed the budget and added on‑air personalities Taso Tergiakis, Fotini Petrogianni and journalist Nóra Kaouri. A summer‑time bulletin launched on July 20 with anchors Nikos Rogakos and Stefanos Sirkos, alongside the daily “Καλοκαίρι Μαζί” segment. Veteran journalist Sia Kosioni signed a two‑year deal on 16 July to commentate the central news bulletin and host a new informational programme. Recent promotional material for “Kalimerá Elláda” confirms Vasilis Chiotis and Akis Pavlopoulos as co‑anchors, with Kosioni set to make weekly guest appearances every Friday. Regarding the program “Kalimera Ellada,” ANT1 has announced that journalists Vasilis Chiotis and Akis Pavlopoulos will lead the presentation starting Monday, September 7, at 06:00. The production will be led by editor-in-chief Georgia Linardou and director Dimitris Lambropoulos, with assistant editors Natalia Polychroniadou and Dora Georgiadi, focusing on political, economic, and social developments. This transition marks the departure of Giorgos Papadakis from the central presenting team. In broader news programming shifts, Nikos Chatzinikolaou will continue to lead the central news bulletin at 18:45 starting September 7, with Sia Kosioni providing commentary on current events and figures during the broadcast. This follows the departure of Panagiotis Stathis from ANT1 in July, who has since debuted as a presenter for the central news bulletin at ERTnews. Presenter Giorgos Liagas secured a new contract that kept his salary unchanged after demanding negotiations involving proposed budget cuts. On 26 August, Liagas released a humorous trailer to announce the return of the morning show “Proino,” using the pun “Don’t fish around. We are returning! Stronger than ever” to signal the upcoming season. The program will retain Tasos Tergiakis and Foteini Petrogianni following contract renegotiations. ## Claims - ANT1 announced that Vasilis Chiotis will become a presenter of “Kalimerá Elláda”. (corroborated by 10 sources) - ANT1 announced that Akis Pavlopoulos will become a presenter of “Kalimerá Elláda”. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The appointments take effect for the upcoming television season. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Both journalists moved from SKAI to ANT1. (corroborated by 10 sources) - “Kalimerá Elláda” is a historic daily morning news programme on ANT1. (corroborated by 10 sources) - A trailer featuring Chiotis and Pavlopoulos for the new season was filmed and shared on social media. (corroborated by 2 sources) - ANT1 also hired Sia Kosioni and Vasilis Papadros as part of its news‑team overhaul. (single source) - The appointments are part of a broader restructuring of ANT1’s news department. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: ANT1 announces return of ‘To Proino’ with Giorgos Liagas ANT1 announces the return of the morning show ‘To Proino’ on September 21 at 09:50, featuring Giorgos Liagas and an updated team including Dimitris Ungarezos and Nora Kaouri. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-liagas-returns-to-ant1-with-updated-morning-show-team ### 2026-09-05: Greek television networks ANT1 and ERT launch new season Greek television networks ANT1 and ERT launched their new seasons on September 7, featuring major presenter changes for ‘Kalimera Ellada’ and several returning morning and lifestyle programs. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ant1-morning-news-program-kalimera-ellada-announces-new-hosts ### 2026-09-02: Giorgos Liagas confirms September 21 premiere for ANT1 morning show Giorgos Liagas announced that his ANT1 morning show, ‘Proino’, will return on September 21, moving back to its traditional 10:00 time slot. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-liagas-confirms-september-21-premiere-for-ant1-morning-show ### 2026-08-31: Greek news broadcasters shift roles at ERT and ANT1 Greek news broadcasting sees major shifts as Panagiotis Stathis debuts at ERT, while ANT1 announces a renewed news lineup featuring Nikos Chatzinikolaou and commentator Sia Kosioni. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-news-broadcasters-shift-roles-at-ert-and-ant1 ### 2026-08-28: ANT1 announces new hosts for ‘Kalimera Ellada’ Journalists Vasilis Chiotis and Akis Pavlopoulos will host ANT1’s ‘Kalimera Ellada’ starting September 7, marking a new era for the historic Greek morning news program. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ant1-announces-new-hosts-for-kalimera-ellada ### 2026-08-26: Giorgos Liagas announces return of ANT1 morning show ‘Proino’ Giorgos Liagas has released a new trailer for the return of ANT1’s morning show ‘Proino’, featuring a revamped team including Tasos Tergiakis, Foteini Petrogianni, and Dimitris Ungarezos. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-liagas-announces-return-of-ant1-morning-show-proino ### 2026-08-10: Dimitris Ungarezos returns to ANT1 morning show Presenter Dimitris Ungarezos has signed a 1+1 year contract to return to ANT1, reuniting with Giorgos Liagas on the station's morning show. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dimitris-ungarezos-returns-to-ant1-morning-show ### 2026-08-05: ANT1's 'Καλημέρα Ελλάδα' Unveils New Hosts Vasilis Chiotis and Akis Pavlopoulos ANT1’s morning show “Καλημέρα Ελλάδα” launches a trailer introducing Vasilis Chiotis and Akis Pavlopoulos as new hosts, with Sia Kosioni slated as a weekly guest. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ant1s-unveils-new-hosts-vasilis-chiotis-and-akis-pavlopoulos ### 2026-07-30: ANT1 names Vasilis Chiotis and Akis Pavlopoulos as new hosts of “Kalimerá Elláda” ANT1 appoints Vasilis Chiotis and Akis Pavlopoulos as the new presenters of “Kalimerá Elláda”, part of a wider news‑team revamp. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ant1-expands-newsroom-with-veteran-journalists-vassilis-chiotis-akis-pavlopoulos-and-eyes-nikos-mane ### 2026-07-23: Akis Pavlopoulos departs SKAI, Giannis Pittaras named new co‑host Akis Pavlopoulos leaves SKAI after four years, joining ANT1; Giannis Pittaras will co‑host “Sima” with Dimitris Oikonomou. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/akis-pavlopoulos-leaves-skai-after-four-years-joins-ant1-morning-news ### 2026-07-20: Greek TV Host Giorgos Liagkas Shares Summer Video from Tinos ANT1 presenter Giorgos Liagkas posted an Instagram video from Tinos, praising its turquoise waters and branding the spot his hidden paradise. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-tv-host-giorgos-liagkas-shares-summer-video-from-tinos ### 2026-07-17: ANT1 launches 'Summer Together' daily news show in Greece ANT1's new daily show 'Summer Together' premieres July 20, airing weekdays at 09:50 with hosts Nikο Rogkο, Anna Livathinou and Stelios Sisko. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ant1-launches-summer-together-daily-news-show-in-greece ### 2026-07-16: Sia Kosioni joins Greek channel ANT1 as news commentator and show host Sia Kosioni signs a two‑year deal with ANT1, becoming a news commentator and presenter of an informational show, strengthening the channel’s news profile. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sia-kosioni-signs-twoyear-contract-with-greek-tv-channel-ant1 ### 2026-07-13: Giorgos Liagas Extends Contract with ANT1, Visits Mykonos Greek TV host Giorgos Liagas renewed his two‑year contract with ANT1 to continue presenting “To Proino” and was photographed vacationing in Mykonos with his son. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-liagas-extends-contract-with-ant1-visits-mykonos ### 2026-07-12: ANT1 launches new summer morning news show hosted by Nikos Rogakos ANT1 starts a new summer morning news show on 20 July, airing 6‑10 am with Nikos Rogakos and Stefanos Sirkos as hosts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ant1-launches-new-summer-morning-news-show-hosted-by-nikos-rogakos ### 2026-07-10: Giorgos Liagkas revamps ANT1’s ‘Morning’ with new panel Giorgos Liagkas revamps ANT1’s “Πρωινό” with a shorter run, new panel members Taso Tergiakis, Fotini Petrogianni and Nóra Kaouri, and talks about returning Dimitris Ougarezos. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-liagkas-revamps-ant1s-morning-with-new-panel ### 2026-07-08: Greek TV Host Giorgos Liagas Extends Contract with ANT1 for Two More Years Giorgos Liagas has signed a two‑year extension with ANT1, confirming he will keep hosting the morning show “To Proino” from September. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-tv-host-giorgos-liagas-extends-contract-with-ant1-for-two-more-years ### 2026-07-01: Meteorologist Taso Arniakos Leaves ANT1 for Action 24 After 19 years at ANT1, meteorologist Taso Arniakos left the channel and will join Action 24 from June 30, appearing in news and other shows. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meteorologist-taso-arniakos-leaves-ant1-for-action-24 ### 2026-06-30: Tasos Arniakos exits Ant1 after 19‑year tenure Greek meteorologist Tasos Arniakos leaves Ant1 after 19 years, citing limited airtime; a farewell party was held without his knowledge and he may join Action 24. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tasos-arniakos-exits-ant1-after-19year-tenure ### 2026-06-25: Greek TV Host George Liagas Warns of Programme Cuts and Industry Decline Greek host George Liagas says TV programmes are being cut without replacement, warning that declining revenues and ad shifts threaten the industry and jobs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-tv-host-george-liagas-warns-of-programme-cuts-and-industry-decline ### 2026-06-24: Giorgos Liagas signs new ANT1 contract amid TV budget cuts and on‑air controversy Greek TV host Giorgos Liagas defended his stance after a YouTuber’s criticism and secured a new ANT1 contract with unchanged pay amid plans for up to 40% cuts to the Morning show’s budget. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-liagas-signs-new-ant1-contract-amid-tv-budget-cuts-and-onair-controversy ### 2026-06-22: Greek TV hosts Liagas and Arnaoutoglou dispute live phone interview Greek TV presenters Giorgos Liagas and Grigoris Arnaoutoglou clashed over a phone interruption on the morning show “To Proino,” each dismissing further debate and citing a long‑standing rivalry. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-tv-hosts-liagas-and-arnaoutoglou-dispute-live-phone-interview ### 2026-06-20: Greek TV hosts Giorgos Liagkas and Grigoris Arnaoutoglou clash over morning show Greek TV hosts Giorgos Liagkas and Grigoris Arnaoutoglou spar over a phone‑call incident and show format, while Grigoris Gountaras adds criticism, underscoring tensions in Greek morning television. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-tv-hosts-giorgos-liagkas-and-grigoris-arnaoutoglou-clash-over-morning-show ### 2026-06-20: Grigoris Arnaoutoglou calls George Liagkas’ follow‑up remarks “rude” Grigoris Arnaoutoglou criticised George Liagkas for revisiting their on‑air debate without him, calling it rude and “almost tragic”, and voiced concerns over the entertainment‑news balance on Greek TV. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grigoris-arnaoutoglou-denounces-giorgos-liagas-over-tv-phone-interruption ### 2026-06-15: Giorgos Liagas' Ongoing Negotiations with Greek Channel ANT1 Greek TV host Giorgos Liagas criticized recent TV debates and is in final talks with ANT1 over his contract, amid staff changes at the channel. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-liagas-ongoing-negotiations-with-greek-channel-ant1 ### 2026-06-14: Dimitris Panopoulos discusses his exit from Greek broadcaster ANT1 Dimitris Panopoulos told OPEN host Thanasis Patra he left ANT1 due to unclear future plans after September and a desire to move from news to entertainment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dimitris-panopoulos-explains-leaving-ant1-on-greek-tv-show ### 2026-06-14: Akis Pavlopoulos joins ANT1, ending SKAI morning duo Akis Pavlopoulos leaves SKAI’s popular morning duo with Dimitris Oikonomou to join ANT1 after being recruited by the network’s news director; Oikonomou remains at SKAI under a contract through 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/akis-pavlopoulos-joins-ant1-ending-skai-morning-duo ### 2026-06-07: Giorgos Liagkas faces uncertain ANT1 contract renewal and panel cuts ANT1 is in talks over Giorgos Liagkas' contract, with panel‑member cuts debated and host Dimitris Panopoulos delivering a sarcastic comment amid budget‑cut concerns. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-liagkas-faces-uncertain-ant1-contract-renewal-and-panel-cuts ### 2026-05-09: Giorgos Liagas faces budget‑cut demands in contract talks with Greek channel ANT1 Giorgos Liagas negotiates with ANT1 amid budget cuts, while Open offers a daily infotainment show. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-liagas-faces-budgetcut-demands-in-contract-talks-with-greek-channel-ant1 --- Cite as: ANT1 morning revamp, talent shifts and budget cuts. 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