road accidents

Greece Sees Big Drop in Fatal Road Incidents

Fatal road crashes in Greece plunged 41 percent between 2010 and 2017 but remained significantly higher than the European Union average, according to figures released by the European Commission. Although the 2010-2017 decline in fatal incidents was double that seen...

29 Greeks Lost their Lives in Traffic Accidents Over the Festive Season

According to data published by the Greek police, 29 people died on Greek roads between December 22 and January 7. The casualties were recorded in 25 different road accidents. Many more people were seriously injured in 22 other accidents during the...

Study Indicates Greek Drivers Are Rude, Reckless and Ignore Road Rules

Driving in Greece is not for the faint-hearted, and this is confirmed by new research by the Foundation VINCI Autoroutes group which promotes responsible driving. The study found that one in four Greeks admitted to having slept at the driving wheel of...

ELSTAT: Road Accidents Increased in April 2015

Road accidents that occurred across Greece and lead to deaths or injuries increased by 7.2%, in April 2015, compared to the same period last year. Specifically, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), the number of accidents...

Greece First in Fatal Traffic Accidents

Greece ranked first in traffic accident fatalities among European Union countries, according to a report by insurance company Allianz. The report also suggests that road accidents are the number one cause of death for young people, regardless of the country's economic...

Greek Road Among Most Dangerous Worldwide

A road in Greece is among the 22 most dangerous roads in the world, according to the British company Driving Experiences. The list has been compiled after taking into account various parameters such as the state of the road surface,...

Cypriot Highway Patrol Issuing 'Video' Tickets

Highway patrol plus drivers, equals tickets being issued most of the time. Drivers violating the law are faced with fines issued by highway patrol officers. This was also the case in Cyprus, at least until yesterday. On Thursday, the highway...

Road Accidents in Greece Decreased in June

Road accidents in Greece resulting in death or injuries presented a decline of 8,3 percent in June 2013 compared to the same month in 2012, and reached the number of 1,082. According to provisional data released by the Hellenic Statistical...