Identity document

Approximately 1.2 million new state IDs have been issued between the start of the replacement process on September 25, 2023, and December 13, according to official data provided by the Greek police to Kathimerini.

Commuters have made over 600,000 trips on the new Thessaloniki Metro in just 11 days since its launch, according to Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras.

The Interior Ministry has started cleaning up electoral rolls, implementing a provision included in the law on postal voting, approved last January.

According to an official announcement, the aim is to remove deceased voters from the rolls, particularly those abroad whose deaths were never reported to the relevant Greek authorities.

It takes around eight months to complete a house purchase in Greece, while in Italy it takes 120 days and in Cyprus only up to four days.

Issuing a property identification number without the competent authorities having been digitized is the biggest problem.

Turkey will raise various taxes, fees, and fines by over 40 percent in 2025, reports Hurriyet. This significant hike aligns with a revaluation rate tied to the consumer price index, which shows a 43.93% increase as of October.

A few years ago, for Greek citizens, the idea of having in one place electronically and easily/immediately accessible all their documents concerning the public sector seemed like a science fiction scenario.

Starting from 8:30 AM on Monday, a new platform, id.gov.gr, is now operational to provide more immediate and efficient service to citizens.

Starting from 8:30 AM today, Monday, the new platform id.gov.gr is operational.

Citizens can easily and user-friendly schedule digital appointments for the issuance of a new type of identity card or for its replacement due to changes in personal information, expiration, wear and tear, or age.

The Labor Ministry has enriched its Rebrain Greece platform with a repatriation guide, supplying useful information on the steps and necessary procedures for transferring the tax domicile of Greek professionals and talents from abroad, together with the relevant financial and tax incentives and how to utilize them.

The Greek Parliament is expected to vote on the adoption of the Tromso convention which has been adopted by other European countries and enables citizens to ask and get an answer from the public, for specific government documents concerning financial data and decisions.