The hole, covering an area of approximately five square meters but with considerable depth, opened abruptly and reportedly “swallowed” a street lighting pole.

Authorities in Chania arrested a 45-year-old for operating an electric bicycle under the influence, highlighting growing enforcement of alcohol-related rules for e-mobility vehicles in Greece

As of January 1, 2026, the speed limit within Greek cities has been reduced to 30 km/h

At the camera installed on Syngrou Avenue alone, more than 1,000 violations were recorded for mobile phone use and failure to wear seat belts.

The regional governor of Attica carried out an on-site inspection on Thursday of the newly instlled "smart" cameras at Poseidonos Ave.

Greece launches a new digital traffic safety initiative with cameras in eight high-risk areas of Athens and surrounding Attica, aiming to reduce accidents, automate violation detection, and improve transparency in traffic enforcement

Crash tests show that bulky winter jackets prevent seat belts from fitting properly, increasing the risk of injury even at low speeds. Experts urge drivers—especially parents—to remove thick coats before buckling up

A 19-year-old and a friend were detained in Nea Erythraia after attempting to flee a police check, abandoning their vehicle and trying to escape on foot. The driver reportedly refused orders and invoked his family name before being restrained

Serbia tops the list with the highest road fatalities, while Greece rises in the rankings with 64 deaths per million, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges in Eastern Europe

Prompted by growing complaints, particularly from residents in the city center, the Athens Municipality has drafted a new regulation currently open for public consultation.

Under the theme “Mobility for All,” the initiative focused particularly on teenagers and adults, emphasizing safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation in urban settings.

Traffic police carried out nationwide inspections on school buses as the academic year began, uncovering safety and licensing violations and issuing thousands of euros in fines

The research, based on observations of more than 16,000 vehicles across Greece, painted a troubling picture of driver and passenger behavior.

Police issued thousands of fines across Greece in a nationwide crackdown on helmet use, as new traffic laws impose stricter penalties to improve road safety and prevent deadly accidents

The number of deaths on Greek roads rose to 665 in 2024 up from 646 in 2023 despite government pledges to improve the country's poor standing.

Greece has one of the worst records on road safety in the European Union (EU), consistently ranking among the countries with a poor performance

Greece ranks seventh among European countries with the highest rates of road fatalities.

Greek authorities are ramping up inspections as road accidents claim three lives in the last week.

Publisher, author, and racer, Kavvathas shaped Greece's automotive culture and raised awareness for road safety.

The initiative comes several months after a gas station owner on Crete said he’d stop selling fuel to motorbike drivers that don’t wear the protective gear. The move came after a young man on the large island lost his life in a motorcycle accident