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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Record digital transactions with the State in 2025 โ€“ 86% jump within 2 years

Digital transactions between citizens and the Greek government are expected to see an explosive increase of 86% by 2025 compared to 2023.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FCC seeks UAE firmโ€™s support to improve service delivery

The Federal Character Commission of Nigeria is engaging with a UAE firm to enhance its digital services and improve governance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly and people with fibromyalgia will have access to the digital wallet in Gov.pi Citizen

The Piauรญ Government has launched digital identification services for elderly individuals and fibromyalgia patients through the Gov.pi Citizen app to improve access and convenience.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Council Introduces App for Rates Collection

Lobatse Town Council has launched an app in partnership with First National Bank to improve the efficiency of rate collections from property owners.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Poles have started to install en masse. Will they soon have to part with mObywatel?

The mObywatel application, widely promoted by the Polish government, allows citizens to store key documents digitally but raises questions about potential changes in its usage or accessibility.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

At the Tsipras Institute, our priority is the transition from passive publication to dynamic governance

The Tsipras Institute emphasizes the need for a comprehensive digital platform to enhance transparency and proactive monitoring of public spending in Greece.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

SIM card ban, Europe takes action against TikTok and Shein platforms. Technology news

Latvia is considering banning unregistered SIM cards to combat phone scams, with a proposal already submitted to the cabinet for review.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Digital upgrade at the General Secretariat for Information Systems โ€“ Which services of gov.gr will not be available

The General Secretariat for Information Systems and Digital Governance in Greece is initiating a digital upgrade that will temporarily render several government services unavailable on February 22nd.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India Today AI Summit: Should there be digital governance on AI or not? This is the expert's opinion

Experts at the India Today AI Summit discuss the necessity and challenges of artificial intelligence governance in India.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

India discussing age restrictions with social media platforms

India is in talks with social media companies about implementing age restrictions following similar initiatives in other countries.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece climbs in the global ranking of fixed broadband speed โ€“ A leap of 24 positions in a year

Greece has improved its ranking in fixed broadband speed, climbing 24 places in one year due to telecommunications investments and initiatives.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NITDA trains lawmakersโ€™ spouses on digital governance

The National Information Technology Development Agency in Nigeria has initiated a training program for the spouses of lawmakers to enhance their digital skills and well-being.

Feb 16 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 55 Fellows Graduate From Pan-African AI Governance Programme

Fifty-five policymakers and institutional leaders from 22 African countries have graduated from a four-month fellowship aimed at enhancing AI governance skills in Africa.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Why We Made Electronic Transmission of Election Results Discretionary - Senate

The Nigerian Senate explains its decision to make electronic transmission of election results discretionary, citing empirical data and consultations as guiding factors.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

On a visit to India, Lula will reinforce the sovereignty discourse and sign agreements

Brazilian President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva is set to strengthen his sovereignty agenda and multilateralism during a state visit to India, where he will sign agreements on critical minerals, digital governance, and artificial intelligence.

Feb 16 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Actress sues government over AI minister image

An Albanian actress has filed a lawsuit against the government over the unauthorized use of her likeness in the creation of 'Diella', the virtual minister for digital intelligence.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos City Hall sanctions loan of up to R$ 225 million with BNDES

The City Hall of Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos has authorized a loan of up to R$ 225 million from BNDES to fund various modernization projects.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dimitris Papastergiou: Artificial Intelligence is a strategic opportunity for Greece

Greek Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou emphasized the strategic potential of Artificial Intelligence for Greece during an event on innovation and competitiveness.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly approves Law for Strengthening Cybersecurity

The Ecuadorian National Assembly has approved a comprehensive cybersecurity law aimed at modernizing national cybersecurity architecture and protecting critical infrastructure.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

THE THREAT INCREASES โŸฉ Due to digital governance, Estonia is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world

Cyber threats are expected to escalate in Estonia over the next three years, with challenges similar to those currently faced by organizations in the UK and the USA, according to cybersecurity architect Matis Palm at Telia.

Feb 8 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

"Transparency": The proposal of Tsipras' Institute instead of "Diavgeia"

The discussion on digital governance in Greece is maturing, focusing on how digital data will serve democracy rather than merely transitioning to digital processes.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Global Tech Leaders Claim AI and Smart Policies Will Bring a Digital Revolution

During the 'World Governments Summit' in Dubai, leading figures from the tech and finance sectors discussed how changing digital habits are transforming banking, governance, and everyday services.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG boosts data protection, digital economy confidence globally

Nigeria is gaining recognition in global data privacy and digital governance due to the Nigeria Data Protection Act and the establishment of an independent regulatory authority, according to Dr. Vincent Olatunji.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Nigeria now global data privacy player โ€“ NDPC

Nigeria has become a key player in global data privacy after enacting the Nigeria Data Protection Act and establishing an independent regulator, according to Dr. Vincent Olatunji at the National Data Privacy Summit 2026.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Press freedom: Reconciling security imperatives with constitutional democracy

The article discusses the tension between national security and press freedom in Nigeria's digital space, highlighting its role as both a civic arena and a platform for various cyber crimes.

Feb 4 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai focuses on the future

The World Governments Summit in Dubai convenes global leaders to discuss future governance, emphasizing artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

Feb 3 โ€ข 20:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Blind sticks

A government-released video addressing insecurity has raised concerns as it resembles the antics of preadolescents rather than serious governance.

Feb 2 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Lawsuits only electronically, what is changing in the courts

The article discusses the shift in the Greek justice system towards electronic litigation, aiming to reduce the reliance on physical paperwork and improve efficiency.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Smart Cameras: Same-Day Tickets for Red Light and Mobile Use at the Wheel

Greece's Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced that smart cameras will soon start issuing same-day tickets for red light and mobile phone usage while driving.

Jan 13 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Barcode on agricultural products: How the Agro-Verify application will work

The Greek government is racing to combat the problem of product mislabeling by promoting a national system for agricultural traceability and authenticity, as highlighted by the Digital Governance Minister's remarks on the need for a unique digital identity for imported goods.

Jan 12 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Lieven Van der Veken: 'Some CEOs train with a digital twin of their executive committee'

Lieven Van der Veken of McKinsey warns that improper governance of artificial intelligence could disrupt companies and societies, emphasizing that the challenge is now more about human factors than technology.

Jan 12 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The power of edge data centers takes root in the territories

The article discusses how edge data centers are bridging the gap between cloud computing and the physical locations where real-world data is generated and utilized.

Jan 10 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Measures for farmers: New traceability system for Greek products

The Greek Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, announced a new national traceability system for agricultural and livestock products aimed at protecting Greek producers and enhancing the value of Greek products.

Jan 7 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Over 10,000 red light violations in the first days with cameras

The Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, described the new regime for recording and processing traffic violations using smart cameras, noting that over 10,000 red light violations were recorded in the initial days of implementation in Attica.

Dec 30 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Papastergiou: The cameras have already recorded over 10,000 red light violations, starting January, fines will be issued

Greek Digital Governance Minister Papastergiou announced that over 10,000 red light violations have been recorded by traffic cameras, with fines starting to be issued from January as part of a plan to increase camera installations to over 2,000 by 2026.

Dec 30 โ€ข 09:09 UTC

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