Tag: Citizen Protection Minister

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‘Safe Youth’ Panic Button to Launch in Greece on Monday, Says Minister

The “Safe Youth” panic button, designed to help young people quickly report violence, will officially launch on Monday, Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis announced. Linked to the 10201 emergency line, the tool aims to enhance police response to violent incidents. The minister also addressed rising youth-related arrests and tougher penalties for weapons possession, alongside ongoing investigations into a deadly Ambelokipi explosion linked to terrorism.

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Greece to Launch Digital Passport Issuance for Citizens Living Abroad

Greeks living abroad will soon be able to obtain their passports through a digital process, following the approval of article 60 in Law No. 5143/2024 by the Greek Parliament. This legislation aims to streamline passport issuance and reduce processing times, thanks to the collaboration of key government officials, including Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou.