road safety

Chania: 45-Year-Old Driver Temporarily Detained After Fatal Accident

The 45-year-old driver involved in the fatal accident in Chania, which claimed the life of 22-year-old Panagiotis, has been temporarily…

15 January 2025

Outrage as Greek Police Release Drunk Driver Who Later Caused Fatal Crash on Crete

Outrage has erupted after Greek police released a drunk driver, who was later involved in a fatal crash on the…

15 January 2025

PM Mitsotakis Orders Overhaul of Chania Police Following Fatal Traffic Accident

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has ordered the disbandment of the Chania Police Directorate following a tragic traffic accident on Souda…

14 January 2025

Greece Battles Harsh Weather: Snowstorms, Freezing Temperatures, and Strong Winds Disrupt Daily Life

Greece is experiencing severe weather, with snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and strong winds causing disruptions nationwide. Northern regions are blanketed in…

14 January 2025

Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Police Chief and Wife Near Schimatari

A tragic road accident near Schimatari on Sunday night claimed the lives of Police Director Apostolos Masperos and his wife.…

13 January 2025

Tragic Accident in Chania: Fatal Collision Involving a Porsche Driver

A tragic car accident in Chania, Crete, has resulted in the death of 22-year-old Panagiotis after a 45-year-old Porsche driver,…

13 January 2025

Tragic Accident in Marina Faliro: Motorcyclist Killed by Crane Truck

A tragic accident occurred early Friday morning in Marina Faliro when a motorcyclist was fatally struck by a reversing crane…

10 January 2025

Athens Expands Surveillance to Combat Road Accidents: New Cameras to Monitor Traffic Violations

Athens is set to significantly expand its network of traffic cameras to tackle road violations and improve safety. With 1,388…

9 January 2025

27-Year-Old Driver Dies After Car Plunges into Amvrakikos Gulf

A 27-year-old man tragically died after his car plunged into the Amvrakikos Gulf near Amfilochia early on Sunday. Authorities launched…

23 December 2024

Greece Proposes 30 km/h Urban Speed Limit to Boost Road Safety

Greece proposes a 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas to improve road safety, reduce noise and air pollution, mirroring…

18 December 2024

Ban on Gasoline Sales to Motorcyclists Without Helmets: Greece's New Initiative Following Tragic Accident

The Greek government has announced a new measure aimed at reducing motorcycle-related accidents following the tragic death of 17-year-old Yiannis…

14 December 2024

Shock and Mourning in Santorini: Prominent Businessman Killed in Traffic Accident

Santorini is in mourning following the tragic death of a well-known 52-year-old businessman in a traffic accident. The incident highlights…

11 December 2024

Greece to Install 1,000 Traffic Cameras by Summer 2025, Announces Minister Papastergiou

Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced that Greece will install 1,000 traffic cameras across the country by the summer of…

3 December 2024

Government Launches Plan to Install 1,388 Traffic Cameras by 2025

The Greek government has announced a significant initiative to install 1,388 traffic cameras across the nation by the summer of…

28 November 2024

Greek Singer Vasilis Mantzouranis of Dytikes Synoikies Killed in Car Crash

Vasilis Mantzouranis, a founding member of the Greek rock band Dytikes Synoikies, tragically died in a car crash in Thessaloniki…

18 November 2024

Athens to Install 388 Red-Light Cameras to Improve Road Safety

Athens is installing 388 red-light cameras to combat frequent traffic violations and improve road safety. This €18.8 million project, funded…

8 November 2024

Traffic and Transport Adjustments in Athens and Piraeus for Greece’s October 28 National Holiday

On October 28, Greece’s national holiday, special traffic and public transport measures will affect Athens and Piraeus. The Syntagma metro…

28 October 2024

Drunk Driver Hits Family in Thessaloniki: "Mum, I hit three people"

A 45-year-old man in Thessaloniki is facing charges after a drunk-driving accident left a Belgian couple, including a pregnant woman,…

12 September 2024

Greek Police Crack Down on School Buses: 214 Offences Uncovered

In a nationwide crackdown on school bus safety, Greek police conducted intensive checks on September 11, 2024, uncovering 214 violations…

12 September 2024

Police Implement Extra Measures on National Highways Ahead of August 15th Holiday

Ahead of the August 15th Dormition of the Virgin Mary holiday, the Hellenic Police have implemented special measures on national…

10 August 2024

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