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Access to public documents for all

Greek citizens and legal entities will soon be able to request access to public documents, both administrative and private, as the Tromso Convention will be voted for by Parliament on Friday.

Greece is one of the last countries in Europe tο have not yet adopted the Tromso Convention which entered into force on December 1, 2020.

Payments by card up 12.5% in Q2

The value of payments by credit and debit card rose 12.5% in the second quarter (April-June) of 2024 to over €18.8 billion.

The number of transactions by card rose 15.2% to 629.2 million.

The numbers include transactions made abroad with cards issued by Greek banks.

Overhaul of Public Sector Recruitment: ASEP Bill Introduced in Parliament

In 6 months, instead of 2 years, the names of successful candidates will be announced. Modernization of document verification, new job announcements, and the creation of a recruitment registry. Interior Minister Th. Livanios and Deputy Minister V. Charalambogianni are overseeing the modernization of ASEP

European Health Insurance Card: Your Key to Medical Care Across Europe

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) provides individuals with access to emergency and urgent medical or dental care while traveling for tourism, study, or work. It is valid across all European Union member countries, as well as in Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Serbia, and North Macedonia.

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