
Greece Launches New Personal Citizen Number on June 3: What You Need to Know
The new unified Personal Citizen Number will replace AFM, AMKA, and other identifiers in a bid to streamline public services
The new unified Personal Citizen Number will replace AFM, AMKA, and other identifiers in a bid to streamline public services
This event follows a series of earthquakes in February that prompted Santorini to declare a state of emergency due to unusual seismic activity.
No major damage has been reported, but Crete, one of Europe’s most earthquake-prone regions, remains on high alert for potential aftershocks. In September 2021, a 6.3 magnitude quake near Heraklion devastated villages, damaged hundreds of homes, and displaced families, while another tremor in October 2021 claimed one life and injured over a dozen people.
The figures signal a strong travel demand across Europe, with Greece leading the pack among top markets.
In December 2023, the US agency gave Greece an investment grade. Since then, the US agency has not upgraded the rating or the outlook for Greece’s credit rating.
According to a November report by local outlet Vecer, the contract follows a competitive tender process that drew bids from five companies, including two Italian firms, one Turkish firm, and one Serbian. Construction is expected to be completed within 34 months of the contract signing.