Greece plans to install 1,000 road cameras by June 2026, Interior Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis told SKAI TV, saying the devices will be deployed under the responsibility of the Ministry of Infrastructure. The cameras are intended to support policing and allow traffic and other fines to be issued electronically, he said.

“We are required to follow proper procurement procedures for camera installation on the roads,” Chrisochoidis said, adding that the Hellenic Police (ELAS) will operate the system and digitally impose penalties. He also noted that a bill on police-mounted cameras will be introduced to parliament within days.

Privacy Rules and Delays

When asked about possible delays from the Data Protection Authority, Chrisochoidis cited European legislation and stressed that public bodies must operate lawfully and efficiently. “Not everyone can do whatever they want,” he said, criticizing slow procedures in some authorities and urging faster, more effective public administration.

Tougher Measures on Illegal Guns After Crete Killings

Speaking in the aftermath of a deadly incident in Vorizia, Crete, the minister signaled a firmer approach to illegal firearms. He said the government will pass a provision calling on people to hand in illegal weapons, and warned that illegal possession will be treated as a felony.

Chrisochoidis vowed that anyone who raises a firearm at a social event will face immediate arrest and prison. He also promised extensive checks on specific families in areas where violent feuds have occurred, saying authorities will not tolerate “bullies and mafias.”

The minister framed the measures as part of a broader effort to end a perceived culture of tolerance toward violent behavior. “We must finish with the mindset of tolerance,” he said, adding that police operations will be stepped up to uproot criminal behavior and protect public safety.