road accidents
Greece
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...
Greece
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
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...
Greece
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,...
Cyprus
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...
Greece
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...