Greece is advancing a government contract valued at up to €515.4 million ($585 million) to build the technological infrastructure behind the country’s new identity cards and a broader national digital authentication system.
The major security project will cover the production...
Greece has launched a significant modernization of its identification system by introducing mandatory personal identification numbers (PINs) on newly issued national ID cards.
The government says that this change aims to streamline government interactions and enhance security, marking a shift...
The new ID cards in Greece, expected to be issued in September, have fueled conspiracy theories on social media with many people believing that they will have a chip that will locate the owner at any time.
Despite assurances by...
A post-Brexit rule banning the use of ID cards from the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) for entering Britain came into effect on Friday, according to the UK government.
Under plans announced by the government one year ago, most...
The Greek government has announced that it will issue new identity cards in line with stricter EU standards.
Alternate Citizen Protection Minister Nikos Toskas said that the technical specifications have been completed and the invitation to EU companies to participate in...
Millions of Greeks are to get new biometric ID cards after years of delays in meeting EU requirements first brought in 18 years ago.
An official announcement is expected this week on the launch of a tender for companies interested...
Greece is feeling the pressure from the United States to issue new, high-security ID cards in light of terrorist attacks in Europe, according to an Eleftheros Typos report.
Allegedly, the U.S. is putting pressure on Athens, warning that if the...
