According to the 2024 findings, 8.8% of Greek workers suffer from serious material and social deprivation — just behind Bulgaria’s 9.5%, and ahead of several other southern and eastern European countries, including Romania (7.8%), Hungary (5.4%), and Slovakia (3.3%).
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).
The new unified Personal Citizen Number will replace AFM, AMKA, and other identifiers in a bid to streamline public services
For the first time, Greek citizens will be able to use a single identification number for all interactions with the public sector.
As he noted, in the last eight decades the dollar has withstood wars, recessions, and economic crises largely because successive American governments preserved certain fundamental commitments, but today there is an opportunity to challenge its global dominance.
A section of the iconic dolphin fresco at the Knossos Palace, a cornerstone of Minoan heritage, collapsed unexpectedly on Friday morning, sparking widespread outrage over the site’s long-standing neglect.
