Open data portals around Europe: Greece making sure data is
high-quality and readable
Greece is promoting a unified approach and accessibility through its
open data portal, repository.data.gov.gr
[https://repository.data.gov.gr/]. Their platform serves as a
comprehensive repository for a wide array of datasets, ranging from
economic indicators to environmental statistics. With more than 10 500
available datasets divided over 17 topics, there is much to find on
data from Greek government agencies. By providing free and open access
to this data, Greece aims to foster innovation, support research, and
enhance public services. 

The portal is designed to be user-friendly, ensuring that both experts
and the general public can easily navigate and utilise the available
information. It features several search options and has a unified
catalogue with general formats like JSON, SHP, CSV, or XLSX, which you
can also filter on. This accessibility level encourages the use of
open data in various sectors, including academia, business, and civil
society. 

One of the standout features of Greece’s open data portal is its
commitment to continuous improvement and expansion. With an
international beta version, data.gov.gr [https://data.gov.gr/] is
making sure to create an overview where new datasets are regularly
added, and existing ones are updated to ensure accuracy and relevance.
On the homepage of this version, there are data visualisations
available for 10 different topics, like COVID-19 statistics or the
number of schools in different areas. 

In addition to its practical applications, the open data portal also
plays a vital role in promoting transparency and accountability by
publishing data on public policies and decisions. Discover the portal
yourself to find out how you can use Greece data and keep an eye on
their new beta version of the Greece open data portal.  

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Publication Date/Time
2024-09-18T08:00:00+00:00
Easily access over 10 500 datasets of Greek government agencies