# Open TV staffing crisis and presenter transitions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/open-tv-channel-staffing-turmoil > Updated: 2026-09-08T15:13:36.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 8. In late July 2026, Open, a Greek television channel, faced a deepening staffing crisis as it prepared for a new season. Only presenter Katérina Zarífi had been confirmed as a new hire, while the newsroom struggled with a chronic shortage of seasoned political journalists. Owner Ivan Savvidis, together with Christos Panagiotopoulos and Andreas Papamimiko, pledged a reshuffle of personnel to fill key news slots. On 28 July, veteran crime reporter Mina Karameritou submitted her resignation, citing disputes regarding her role in the upcoming season of the morning show “10 Pantou” and tensions with co-host Nikos Stravelakis. Following her resignation, Karameritou made a televised demand for authorities to solve a local dog-killing incident. Although she was initially expected to stay until 9 August, she delivered her final on-air appearance on 31 July, thanking the technical staff and General Director Chrystos Panagiotopoulos. Following her departure, Open began searching for a new co-host for Stravelakis, with Katerina Papakostopoulou identified as a strong candidate. Karameritou's move to rival broadcaster SKAI was confirmed; she is set to join Giorgos Grigoriadis for the weekend program “Dekatianoi,” which is scheduled to premiere on 29 August. This follows internal shifts at SKAI, where Giannis Pitaras was moved to work alongside Dimitris Oikonomou on “Simera.” By mid-August, SKAI officially announced the partnership with Karameritou, welcoming her to their news department for the upcoming season. On 19 August, SKAI confirmed her arrival follows her resignation from Open approximately three weeks prior. On 27 August, as preparations continued for her new program, ‘Reportage stis 10’, Karameritou shared a social media video of a cat named Aphrodite that had entered the studio, jokingly calling the animal her “new co-presenter.” Open's news programs remain scheduled to return on 24 August. ## Claims - Mina Karameritou resigned from the TV channel OPEN. (corroborated by 4 sources) - She thanked the general director of News and Information, Chrystos Panagiotopoulos. (corroborated by 4 sources) - She thanked the technical staff of OPEN. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Co‑host Niko Stravelakis recalled their long‑standing collaboration. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Her final appearance was on the show “10 Pantou” on July 31, 2023. (corroborated by 3 sources) - She had originally planned to stay until August 9, 2023, but left a week earlier. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mina Karameritou submitted her resignation from the TV channel OPEN on 28 July 2024. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Her resignation will be effective on 9 August 2024, after the season of “10 Pantou” ends. (corroborated by 2 sources) - She left because of disagreement over her role in the upcoming season and conflict with co‑host Nikos Stravelakis. (corroborated by 2 sources) - She intends to move to a different TV project, possibly the public broadcaster ERT. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The show “10 Pantou” will return in the next season after the summer break. (corroborated by 2 sources) - On 29 July 2024, during an OPEN broadcast, Karameritou made an on‑air outburst demanding police locate the perpetrator of a dog‑killing incident. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Mina Karamitrou discusses departure from OPEN Journalist Mina Karamitrou explained her move from OPEN to SKAI, citing a “purely personal matter” rather than professional or financial issues. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mina-karamitrou-discusses-departure-from-open ### 2026-08-27: Mina Karamitrou shares studio encounter ahead of new SKAI show Journalist Mina Karamitrou shared a humorous encounter with a studio cat while preparing for her new SKAI program, ‘Reportage stis 10’, which premieres this weekend. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mina-karamitrou-shares-studio-encounter-ahead-of-new-skai-show ### 2026-08-19: Mina Karamitrou joins SKAI television network Journalist and presenter Mina Karamitrou is joining the news department of the Greek television station SKAI starting next season. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skai-announces-partnership-with-journalist-mina-karamitrou ### 2026-08-10: Greek television networks announce presenter changes for new season Greek media outlets SKAI and Open TV are restructuring their morning news lineups, featuring presenter shifts for Mina Karamitrou and potential new roles for Katerina Papakostopoulou. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-television-networks-announce-presenter-changes-for-new-season ### 2026-08-03: Mina Karameritou departs Open, eyes presenter role at SKAI Mina Karameritou resigns from Open and plans to join SKAI as a presenter; Open seeks her replacement for the show “10 pantou” with Nikos Stravelakis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mina-karameritou-departs-open-eyes-presenter-role-at-skai ### 2026-07-31: Mina Karameritou bids farewell to Greek TV channel OPEN Mina Karameritou resigned from OPEN, gave her final “10 Pantou” broadcast on July 31, thanked colleagues including Chrystos Panagiotopoulos, and left a week earlier than planned. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mina-karameritou-bids-farewell-to-greek-tv-channel-open ### 2026-07-28: Mina Karameritou Resigns from Greek TV Channel OPEN Mina Karameritou resigned from Greek channel OPEN over a role dispute with Nikos Stravelakis, staying until 9 Aug, and later demanded police action on a dog‑killing case during a broadcast. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mina-karatrimou-resigns-from-greek-open-tv-over-conflict-with-cohost ### 2026-07-27: Open TV channel faces political reporting shortages ahead of new season Open TV's new season includes only Katérina Zarífi, while lacking experienced political journalists; owner Ivan Savvidis works with close allies amid staff frustration and departures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/open-tv-channel-faces-political-reporting-shortages-ahead-of-new-season --- Cite as: Open TV staffing crisis and presenter transitions. 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