Politics and technology

The government is launching an automated system for calculating the taxable property rates (known as "objective values") throughout the country, aiming to have it operational within 2025 and adjusted according to developments in the real estate market.

All political parties have, at least in rhetoric, adopted the demand for substantial decentralization, by granting more powers and more resources to local governments.

What is happening with the government and environmental protection is a paradox. The prime minister realizes how important the issue is and is not afraid to put the brakes on where necessary.

At the same time, however, government officials either act as facilitators, or support the opinion that construction should be extended to the entire country.

The Athens Democracy Forum (ADF), organized by the Democracy & Culture Foundation (DCF) in association with The New York Times, has announced this year's Teens for Democracy Initiative.

This ambitious program aims to amplify the voices of teenagers in democratic processes, bridging the intergenerational gap, and empowering young individuals to shape their future.

Amid the backdrop of what would traditionally be a period of political calm, recent events have necessitated a more vigilant stance. The government has taken proactive measures to ensure the protection and integrity of its actions, particularly regarding the handling of the recent fires in Attica.

The government will soon introduce practices to streamline bureaucratic processes for taxpayers, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has announced.

Şimşek said the Revenue Administration is working on a series of draft communiqués that will provide convenience to taxpayers, and the drafts will soon be made public for input and opinions.

The Cypriot government has launched a new website, www.diakivernisi.gov.cy, where citizens can stay informed about the implementation of the government's initiatives. It was presented a few days ago by Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki.

Public expenditures will be monitored through an AI-powered software system that will issue early warnings regarding potential areas for fiscal savings, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has announced.

Disruptive digital attacks, many of which have been traced to Russia-backed groups, have doubled in the European Union in recent months and are also targeting election-related services, according to the EU's top cybersecurity official.

The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) disclosed the rollout of a Single Portal for Electronic Services (SPES). This new portal consolidates various NSSI platforms and web applications aimed at managing administrative tasks related to social benefits, allowances, pensions, and claims, BTA reported.