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Greece’s new Personal Identification Number now covers 9.3 million citizens, including minors and Greeks living abroad. The unique ID, accessible via Gov.gr Wallet, simplifies all interactions with public services.
Athens has launched a new digital permit system for vehicles allowed to circulate within the city’s restricted traffic zone, known as the Daktylios. Drivers can now issue the 2025–2026 permit online via gov.gr and store it in the Gov.gr Wallet app, simplifying access while supporting efforts to reduce congestion and emissions in the Greek capital.
Athens will grind to a halt for 48 hours starting 6:00 AM on May 28, 2025, as taxi drivers launch a strike against government policies. The Attica Taxi Drivers’ Union (SATA) accuses Deputy Transport Minister Kostas Kyranakis of ignoring their concerns, from zero-emission vehicle mandates to unfair competition from ride-hailing apps. Demanding tax reforms, fare hikes, and stricter regulations, the drivers have appealed to Prime Minister Mitsotakis for urgent talks. To ease disruptions, Athens’ metro and airport bus services will increase frequency on May 28 and 29.
Citizens to Switch Energy Providers via Gov.gr Wallet, Says Digital Governance Minister Papastergiou
Greece’s Digital Governance Minister, Dimitris Papastergiou, announced that citizens will soon be able to switch energy providers through the Gov.gr Wallet. This user-friendly system, expected to launch in the coming days, will allow citizens to provide consent via a notification from their current provider. At an event by the Hellenic-Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Papastergiou highlighted upcoming opportunities in environmental sustainability and technology collaboration between Greece and Spain, as well as the importance of adopting European data governance regulations.
Greece has streamlined the process for issuing new identity cards, allowing citizens to submit documents at any Security Service, regardless of their residence. Introduced by Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis, the new system aims to reduce bureaucracy, save time, and offer more flexibility. Citizens can now schedule digital appointments via the id.gov.gr platform, and the new ID cards will be issued within seven days.
The Gov.gr Wallet has been awarded “Digital Transformation of the Year” by the World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) at its annual conference in Armenia. This top honour recognises the General Secretariat for Information Systems and Digital Governance’s efforts to enhance digital services in the public sector, accepted by General Secretary Dimosthenis Anagnostopoulos.
Greece and Cyprus have ratified a Memorandum of Cooperation on digital transformation, aiming to create a unified digital infrastructure. The agreement, supported by a majority in the Greek Parliament, will facilitate mutual recognition of digital documents, streamline citizen transactions, and promote collaboration on digital governance initiatives between the two countries.
Greece has introduced a new electronic identity feature for pets within the Gov.gr Wallet, allowing pet owners easy access to vital information such as medical history and microchip details. This initiative, part of a collaboration between several ministries, streamlines digital services for citizens, making it easier to manage personal data and access essential documents.
The Gov.gr Wallet, hailed as “the start of a new era” by Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou, will allow citizens to consent to the disclosure of their personal data to public and private entities. This new digital service aims to eliminate the need for commonly requested certificates and reduce bureaucracy, with plans to extend its functionality to energy providers and further enhance cybersecurity measures.
With the deadline looming for mandatory use at stadiums, downloads of the Gov.gr wallet app have surged in Greece. Over 100,000 citizens have downloaded the app in the last month, adding to the nearly 2 million who’ve already embraced this digital future.
