New Greek ID Appointment Platform Launched

Learner News | 30/09/2024

In today’s edition of Greek Learner News, discover the streamlined solution now simplifying identity card appointments, how citizens can secure their spot online, and the key advantages of this innovative digital transformation in Greece.

New Greek ID Appointment Platform Launched

The news in Greek

Η Ελλάδα δημιούργησε μια νέα ψηφιακή1 πλατφόρμα2 , id.gov.gr, για ραντεβού ταυτότητας. Οι πολίτες χρησιμοποιούν το Taxisnet για να κλείσουν ραντεβού διαδικτυακά3 για νέα ταυτότητα ή αλλαγή της παλιάς. Η πλατφόρμα4 διευκολύνει5 τη διαδικασία6 , εξοικονομώντας χρόνο και αποφεύγοντας καθυστερήσεις7 στο γραφείο έκδοσης ταυτοτήτων.

 

  1. ψηφιακός
    που σχετίζεται με τη χρήση των αριθμητικών δεδομένων στη μορφή 0 και 1 για την επεξεργασία και μετάδοση πληροφοριών. ↩︎
  2. πλατφόρμα (f.)
    τεχνολογικό περιβάλλον ή σύστημα που επιτρέπει την εκτέλεση εφαρμογών ή την πρόσβαση σε υπηρεσίες. ↩︎
  3. διαδικτυακός
    μέσω ή με τη χρήση του Διαδικτύου. ↩︎
  4. πλατφόρμα (f.)
    τεχνολογικό περιβάλλον ή σύστημα που επιτρέπει την εκτέλεση εφαρμογών ή την πρόσβαση σε υπηρεσίες. ↩︎
  5. διευκολύνω
    κάνω κάτι πιο εύκολο ή λιγότερο περίπλοκο. ↩︎
  6. διαδικασία (f.)
    μια σειρά από οργανωμένα βήματα για την επίτευξη ενός στόχου. ↩︎
  7. καθυστέρηση (f.)
    η κατάσταση του να μην γίνεται κάτι στην αναμενόμενη ώρα. ↩︎

Translation

Greece has developed a new digital platform, id.gov.gr, for identity card appointments. Citizens use Taxisnet to book appointments online for a new identity card or to change an existing one. The platform streamlines the process, saving time and avoiding delays at the identity card issuing office.

Text Comprehension

Question: What do citizens need to use to book an appointment for their ID?

Citizens need to use Taxisnet to book an appointment online for their ID.

Question: What is one benefit of the new digital platform for ID appointments?

One benefit of the new digital platform is that it saves time and avoids delays at the ID issuance office.

Vocabulary

GreekEnglish
ψηφιακόςdigital
πλατφόρμα (f.)platform
διαδικτυακόςonline
διευκολύνωfacilitate
διαδικασία (f.)process
καθυστέρηση (f.)delays

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On Monday, 30th September 2024, Greece launched a new digital platform, id.gov.gr, designed to streamline the process for booking appointments for citizens needing a new ID card. This platform allows individuals to schedule appointments digitally for either the issuance of a new type of identity card or the replacement of the old blue one due to changes in personal details, expiration, damage, or old age.

The platform aims to eliminate the lengthy waits previously experienced by citizens trying to secure appointments for their identity documents. Starting from Tuesday, 1st October 2024, digital appointments can be scheduled, easing the process considerably by ensuring that there is adequate time between appointments at the same Identity Card Issuance Authority.

New Greek ID Appointment Platform Launched
New Greek ID Appointment Platform Launched

This service has been developed by the General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance under the Ministry of Digital Governance. Citizens access the platform using their Taxisnet credentials. A significant feature of the system is its capability to adjust appointment times and days based on the availability and scheduling constraints of the issuing authority.

To book an appointment, citizens select the appropriate issuing authority based on their permanent or temporary residence in Greece and choose a specific day and time from the available options. The system automatically retrieves personal data from the Citizen Registry and the National Communication Registry. If the information is outdated, users can either update their details on the spot or provide them manually.

Once an appointment is booked, the applicant receives a confirmation email with essential details, including the chosen authority’s contact information. The appointment can be rescheduled, cancelled, or submitted anew up to one hour before the scheduled time. To assist users, reminder emails are sent out prior to the appointment.

In cases of lost or stolen ID cards, individuals must contact the relevant authority by phone to arrange their next available appointment, as these specific situations require direct communication with the police department in their area.

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