A 23-year-old woman was hospitalized with a fractured ankle after a motorcyclist punched her and threw her to the ground in Athens — furious that she was taking too long to park her car.

A retaining wall collapse at a construction site in northern Greece caused part of a road to give way, leaving parked vehicles dangerously suspended and one car falling into the excavation area. The incident is linked to a suspected water pipe rupture during works.

Roadside drug testing is set to be introduced as part of a broader push to improve traffic safety, alongside expanded police controls, digital enforcement tools, and tougher measures targeting dangerous driving behaviors across the country.

Streets in a central Athens district were submerged by a flowing substance believed to be linked to underground works, raising safety concerns and frustration among residents.

New infrastructure projects will target high-risk areas and accident-prone routes, aiming to create safer and more efficient road networks across the region

Failure to comply with the new requirements carries a fine of 30 euros.

The plan, which includes a truck ban, aims to manage the Easter travel surge, improve road safety, and reduce accidents

A sudden road collapse outside a local high school in Ioannina swallowed a city cleaning truck, but authorities report no injuries as the cause of the sinkhole remains under investigation

Increased checks will be carried out at major entry and exit points of cities, as well as at airports, ports, and intercity bus and train stations.

Greece expands traffic enforcement, installing cameras on buses and Athens roads to curb speeding and red-light violations.

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.