Greece’s Council of State has ruled that authorities cannot issue passports using old-style or expired…
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The Hellenic Open University (HOU) has extended the application deadline for its undergraduate programmes for…
A sweeping overhaul of Greece’s disciplinary framework for public sector employees came into force today,…
A new out-of-court dispute resolution mechanism between the state and citizens is being introduced under…
A new proposal from the Deon Policy Institute aims to remove one of the biggest…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis convenes his government cabinet today at 11 a.m. to examine a…
Greece’s Ministry of Digital Governance announced that more than 9,311,529 citizens now possess a Personal…
Greece recorded 172 workplace deaths in the first nine months of 2025—one every two days—surpassing last year’s total and marking a grim EU record, according to OSETEE. With over 14,000 annual accidents costing €150 million, labor groups blame grueling hours and poor conditions, while untracked occupational diseases may claim up to 2,500 lives yearly.
The Greek Cabinet will meet today Wednesday, October 29, at the Maximos Mansion under the…
Greece is rolling out a groundbreaking tax administration reform with TAXIS, an AI-driven digital platform designed to simplify compliance, speed up services, and fight tax evasion.
Greece has expanded its 1555 citizen helpline to include video calls in Greek Sign Language, offering greater accessibility for people with hearing impairments. Labour and Social Security Minister Niki Kerameus highlighted the initiative as a step toward equal access and inclusivity in public services.
Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has launched a new digital application to support individuals with communication difficulties. Offering real-time AI subtitles, Greek Sign Language interpretation, and multilingual translation, the service allows users to access tax assistance via video call through the Taxpayers’ Service Centre and myAADElive. The pilot program runs until 15 July 2025.
Over 337,000 Greeks have obtained their Personal ID Number via the myInfo platform, with 96,000 data discrepancies identified. This digital key streamlines public services, enhances data accuracy, and transforms state-citizen interactions for a more efficient, transparent administration.
Greece has unveiled a new *Personal Citizen Number* that will serve as a lifelong, unified ID for all public sector interactions. Announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the number will be integrated into updated police ID cards and aims to simplify bureaucracy, improve data accuracy, and modernize the state’s digital infrastructure.
The platform is part of a larger government initiative to foster accountability and continuous improvement within the public administration.
Greece is taking a leading role in European AI development, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated at the AI Summit in Paris. He highlighted Greece’s comprehensive national AI strategy and its selection as one of seven EU nations awarded the AI Factory initiative. With a strong talent pool and major tech investments, Greece is advancing AI infrastructure while emphasising responsible governance to mitigate risks. Mitsotakis underscored the country’s commitment to using AI for boosting productivity and enhancing public administration efficiency, positioning Greece as a key player in Europe’s AI future.
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called for a leftward political shift and economic reforms at a conference in Piraeus on Tuesday. He stressed the need to reduce Greece’s reliance on tourism and real estate, advocating for social cohesion and inclusivity for the working class. Tsipras urged fair taxation and the development of a sustainable energy market, warning that failure to restore balance in the political system could lead to a dangerous shift to the right.
The Mayor of Meteora, Lefteris Avramopoulos, discovered a municipal employee who had been on sick…
Greece is set to enhance its digital governance with the launch of an AI application…
