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New ID Cards in Greece Fuel Conspiracy Theories
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...
Europe
European ID Cards No Longer Accepted at Post-Brexit UK Borders
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...
Greece
New Greek ID Card Tender 'Within Days' Says Minister
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...
Greece
Greece Moves Ahead on Delayed ID Card Scheme
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
U.S. Allegedly Pushing Greece for New, High-Security ID Cards
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...