Identification
Eighty people released from among 400 detained after sports violence
Police have released some 80 people, including minors, from among the 424 people detained following violent incidents after a volleyball match on Thursday in which a police officer was seriously wounded.
The 80 were released after they provided fingerprints, DNA samples and other evidence.
8 defrauders introducing themselves as high officials arrested
An Ankara court has arrested eight members of a gang that deceived hundreds of people with various promises, presenting themselves as senior officials in top institutions of the state.
North Macedonia Jails Former Govt Secretary General in ‘Software’ Case
Skopje's Criminal Court, on Thursday sentenced former Secretary General of the Government Dragi Rashkovski to eight years' jail in a first-instance verdict. He was found guilty of abuse of office and money laundering in the case known in North Macedonia as the "Software" case.
Barcode turns 50 but its days might be numbered
The patch of irregular vertical lines that revolutionized checking out at the supermarket and facilitated the globalization of retail is turning 50.
But as the barcode celebrates its birthday today, its days might be numbered as it faces competition from the younger QR code, the information-filled squares used in smartphones.
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Slovenia to roll out biometric identity cards in March
Ljubljana – An agreement on the production of Slovenia’s new biometric identity cards was signed on Monday. The new ID cards will cost 29 euro and contain multiple identity markers and security features. It is expected that Slovenia will start issuing them in March next year.
‘Rushed’ Debut of Election Fingerprint Readers Worries North Macedonia’s Techies
The German fingerprint readers the country bought at the last minute will be ready for their debut in the October local elections - but time constraints mean that their work cannot be guaranteed.
Electronic identification and trust services bill adopted
Ljubljana – The government has confirmed an electronic identification and trust services act, legislation that will make it possible to use the new biometric ID cards as electronic identification.
Biometric identity cards coming
Ljubljana – Slovenia will roll out biometric identity cards in line with legislation passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday that implements an EU requirement that all member states should start issuing biometric identity cards by August 2021.
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Signatures collected for law redefining rape
Ljubljana – Collection of 5,000 voter signatures in support of an only-yes-means-yes rape law got under way on Wednesday amid controversy over accessibility of one of the administrative offices in Ljubljana where verified signatures can be submitted.
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Romania to issue electronic identity documents starting August 2021
Romania is under an obligation to issue electronic identity documents starting August 2021, and the Interior Ministry (MAI) will hold a public debate next week on the government ordinance it initiated on this matter, Interior Minister Marcel Vela said Friday.