Greece Launches App for the Storing of Covid-19 Health Documents

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Greece has launched the Covid Free Gr Wallet, a new app allowing citizens to easily save Greek and European Covid-19 certificates on their mobile phones and tablet devices. Already available on App Store and Google Play, the app aims to facilitate the storage of digital health certificates for vaccination, recovery and testing as well as […]

Greece to Fund New Smart Cities Program with €320 Million

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Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Photo source: @KEDE A new Smart Cities program announced by the Greek government, which involves the digital transformation of municipalities, will be funded with 320 million euros, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Friday during the annual conference of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece

Greek Vaccination Incentive ‘Freedom Pass’ Opens This Week

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The government’s “Freedom Pass” program offering 18- to 25-year-olds who get vaccinated against Covid-19 a pre-paid card worth 150 euros goes into effect on Tuesday 20 July, said Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Monday. The card, which serves as a reward and an incentive for those aged 18-25 to get at least one shot of any […]

Greece to Launch ‘Covid Pass’ App that Checks Customer ‘Safe’ Status

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Greece said this week that starting July 15, restaurant and F&B business owners would be able to download an application that will check whether the health/vaccination status information provided by customers is valid. The Covid Pass app will be free and available on app stores for phones and tablets, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told […]

EU Digital COVID Certificate for Travel – Greek Version Unveiled

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Greek Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the President of the European Council Charles Michel and European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas. Photo source: @PrimeministerGR Greece on Friday presented its version of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, the document that aims to make travelling within the

Greece: Digital Transformation, Public-private Partnerships Key for Tourism Development

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Digital transformation is a prerequisite for the development of tourism and other key sectors of the Greek economy but its fast implementation requires the close cooperation of the both the private and public sectors, a study conducted by consulting firm Accenture found. Titled “The digital transformation of Greek tourism – A strategic roadmap”, the study was […]

Greece Ready to Unveil its Digital ‘Green Pass’ for Travel

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Photo © Greek Travel Pages Greek Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Friday will unveil Greece’s digital green certificate that will enable restriction-free movement among travelers this summer, the government’s spokesperson, Aristotelia Peloni, said today during a media briefing. The presentation will be attended by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos

Greece’s Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Now Available for Download

By admin 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: European Commission Residents in Greece who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19) can request their digital vaccination certificate from today, February 19, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Friday. Speaking on SKAI radio, the minister said individuals can request their vaccination certificate online through the gov.gr

Greece Covid-19 Vaccination Website Opens

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Photo source: Ministry of Health Individuals can now book an appointment for Covid-19 vaccination following the launch of the country’s online registration platform. Users can log into https://emvolio.gov.gr/ and using their social security number (AMKA) check whether their age group is currently being vaccinated or arrange an appointment. People can also register at

OECD Highlights Greece as Best Practice for Covid-19 Mobile App

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greece’s mobile application service that grants permission to citizens for necessary movement during quarantine is highlighted by OECD as a best practice for the containment of the coronavirus pandemic. Provided free of charge, the 13033 five-digit mobile phone service was introduced as part of the unnecessary movement restrictions, when Greece went into lockdown, for