Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, accompanied by officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education, and Culture, arrived in Cairo today for critical discussions with Egyptian counterparts.
At the same time, although S&P maintained a “ stable” outlook for the Greek economy in its April 18 update - while upgrading Greece’s credit rating to BBB/A2 - it left a “ window” open on Wednesday for a possible further upgrade, citing expectations for improvements in external imbalances.
The Personal Number replaces four separate identification systems previously used by citizens, aiming to eliminate chronic gaps in state registry connections that have long frustrated residents and limited service efficiency. The alphanumeric identifier consists of three prefix characters plus the citizen’s existing tax registry number (AFM).
A highly contentious Egyptian court ruling has transferred ownership of the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai to the Egyptian state, sparking tensions with Greece and raising concerns about the site’s future.
The new unified Personal Citizen Number will replace AFM, AMKA, and other identifiers in a bid to streamline public services
According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), 665 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in 2024, while Greece remains among the European Union countries with the highest rates of road fatalities. Data from the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) ranks Greece seventh across the bloc for traffic-related deaths.
