Police: The Demand for Passports Collapsed
The demand for passports and identity cards in Finland significantly decreased in 2025 compared to 2024, with a notable drop of over 30%.
Civil Registry extends in-person service without appointment for identity cards and passports until July 2026
The National Government of Ecuador has extended direct in-person services for identity cards and passports until July 31, 2026, to reduce wait times and streamline processes.
SERGEI METLEV ⟩ If the new favorite word of world politics is "deal", then Estonia should grab a few extra cards.
As Estonia approaches its 108th birthday, a reflection on its significance and influence in the Western world is proposed by Sergei Metlev, the editor of Postimees's Russian-language publications.
Danger!: ID cards upon request
A new trend in Argentina involves the illegal creation and distribution of editable identification documents via social media, particularly targeting minors.
Man arrested for fraud with dozens of bank cards belonging to elderly people in Taubaté
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Taubaté, Brazil, for committing fraud and identity theft involving numerous bank cards belonging to elderly victims.
Piracema Operation ends issuance of new identity for fishermen in Santarém
The Piracema Operation in Santarém concluded its six-day effort to issue new national identity cards for artisanal fishermen, necessary for maintaining fishery insurance during the closed fishing period.
Almost 150 thousand identity cards have been forgotten by the population since 2022 in AL, says issuing body
Since 2022, nearly 150,000 National Identity Cards have been left unclaimed in Alagoas, Brazil, according to the local identification institute.
Senegal: the DAF, a department of the Ministry of the Interior, affected by a cyberattack
The DAF, a department under Senegal's Ministry of the Interior responsible for issuing national identity cards, has suffered a cyberattack following a previous incident affecting the tax office.
25 million Aadhaar cards deleted, this step was taken for this reason
The UIDAI has deactivated the Aadhaar database of 25 million individuals to improve accuracy and prevent fraud associated with deceased persons.
Piauí has a 79% increase in the number of National Identity Card emissions
In January 2026, the state of Piauí reported a significant 79% increase in the issuance of the National Identity Card compared to January 2024, reaching over 1.77 million cards issued.
DNI 2026: who needs to update their document to the new format
The National Directorate of the National Registry of Persons (Renaper) has officially launched a renewed identification system that features advanced technology to prevent counterfeiting and will gradually replace the current plastic ID cards as each expires.
Digital ID 'to be scaled back in major climbdown' after huge backlash
The UK Government is expected to revise its mandatory digital ID plans due to significant public opposition, leading to potential acceptance of alternative identity cards.