ID Tech Digest – September 1, 2026
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Ping Identity…
Cyprus
Articles tagged with Cyprus
Cyprus Requires Biometric Lebanese Passports for Visa Applications
Cyprus is now accepting only biometric Lebanese passports for new visa applications submitted through its embassy in Beirut, aligning the application process…
Cyprus to Replace Airport Passport Scanners With Automated Biometric Gates
Cyprus will scrap the electronic passport control scanners at Larnaca and Paphos airports and install fully automated border control gates in their place, with…
Cyprus Orders Universal Acceptance of Digital Citizen IDs in In-Person Transactions
Cyprus says organizations must accept Digital Citizen credentials in face-to-face transactions as legally equivalent to physical identity documents nationwide.
Greece and Cyprus Link Digital ID Systems in Historic Cross-Border Integration
Greece and Cyprus have formally launched cross-border interoperability between their digital wallet platforms, enabling citizens of both countries to use…
Cyprus Launches National Digital ID System for Citizens
Cyprus has initiated applications for its new National Electronic Identity (eID) system, known as IDMe.cy, marking a significant step in the country’s digital…
Cyprus to Launch EU-Compliant Digital ID System with Early Adoption Incentives
Cyprus is about to launch its new electronic identification system, IDMe.cy, with applications opening on January 27, 2025. The system will provide Cypriot…
Cyta Adopts Cyprus Government’s Digital ID System for Customer Verification
Cyta, Cyprus’ leading telecommunications provider, announced the adoption of the government’s digital identity verification system through the “Digital…
Cyprus Launches ‘Digital Citizen’ Program with New Digital ID System
Cyprus has taken a significant step towards digital transformation with the launch of its “Digital Citizen” program this week. The effort allows Cypriot…
Cyprus Joins Sports Stadium Biometrics Trend with Planned FRT Security
Cyprus plans to introduce advanced facial recognition technology to enhance security at sports stadiums by Christmas. Officials say the new system can identify…