Footage from northern Greece highlights the demanding maneuvers and split-second decisions ambulance crews face as they race through congested summer roads to reach emergency patients.
Alexis Kalokairinos, the Mayor of Heraklion, discusses congestion, parking fixes, and a bold drone-transport idea
The SNF Nostos Run 2026 will cause lane closures and parking bans on major central Athens arteries Tuesday evening, June 23, from 6 p.m. through the end of the event
Gridlock hit the Kifissos highway from Rentis all the way to Kifissia, while central Athens arteries were nearly at a complete standstill
A minor traffic accident in Athens’ Ilion suburb escalated into a violent assault on a bus driver, highlighting a growing wave of road rage incidents across the capital.
A full list of road closures in effect until 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 10, as the DEI Tour of Hellas 2026 cycling race concludes in Athens.
Thousands leave cities by road and sea on Good Friday. Authorities remain on alert to manage traffic and ferry departures
Nearly all the main road arteries used by Easter travelers are experiencing heavy traffic
Several AI traffic cameras fitted on main routes in Athens have recorded thousands of traffic violations since their installation in December 2025. Over 10,000 infringements related to seatbelts and the use of mobile phones were recorded between December 25 and January 28th on Syngrou Avenue alone, while over 1,500 speed violations were also documented, according […]
Despite mounting congestion in Attica, a high-level government meeting opted for limited, low-risk measures—sidestepping bolder reforms amid warnings from businesses, outdated traffic rules, and an election year looming.
Short-, medium- and long-term measures were reviewed, including limits on trucks on Kifisos Avenue, smart traffic lights, expanded public transport and major infrastructure projects still years from completion
Severe traffic disruption hit Greece’s main highway as farmer blockades caused delays of up to 12 hours, with further road closures planned nationwide amid ongoing protests and calls for structured talks with the government
A collision between a car and a truck before dawn caused the truck to overturn and spill cargo across all lanes, leading to severe traffic jams and two minor injuries on one of Athens’ busiest highways
The EU is exploring zero-emission vehicles, autonomous buses, and high-speed rail to reduce congestion and carbon emissions, focusing on urban mobility while tackling behavioral, financial, and infrastructural challenges
With traffic worsening in Athens, experts highlight Paris’s transformation into a bike- and pedestrian-friendly city as a model for change
On average, car drivers and their passengers who venture out onto Greater Athens’ roads will spend roughly half an hour in the vehicle to cover a distance of 10 kilometers
In 2024, there was a sharp increase in the number of parking violations obstructing sidewalks and accessibility ramps across Western Greece.
The Police have suspended vehicle traffic on Parnithas Avenue from the height of the casino due to snowfall.
First put into place in 1982, the "daktylios" traffic regulations were meant to combat traffic and air pollution.
1,800 new cameras are soon expected around Attica to monitor crime and particularly traffic violations