The Vodafone Foundation has launched SafeYOUth, Europe’s first digital app dedicated to youth safety and empowerment. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Citizen Protection and the Hellenic Police, the app offers tailored resources for young people, parents, and educators. Featuring emergency tools like direct communication with police and a silent alert button, SafeYOUth aims to protect youth from issues like bullying, violence, and substance abuse.
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A woman incarcerated at Greece’s Korydallos Prison was found dead by hanging in the Special Health Center for Prisoners on Friday evening, October 25. Following the incident, two prison officers were arrested as authorities launched a criminal investigation. The Ministry of Citizen Protection reported that the inmate, initially exhibiting disruptive behavior, had been transferred multiple times between the prison and a psychiatric hospital before her death. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause, with officials investigating possible procedural lapses in her care.
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 Greek Ministry of Citizen Protection has announced a significant overhaul of the Greek Police Force, aimed at enhancing its efficiency and responsiveness to modern security challenges. The new legislative bill introduces fundamental restructuring and modernization measures that will shape the future of policing in Greece.