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Greece Leads EU in Reducing Number of Fatal Road Accidents

The nation of Greece has managed to reduce the number of fatal road accidents by 45 percent between 2010 and 2018, according to the latest figures published recently by the European Transport Safety Council. This puts the country in first...

Less Accidents but More Fatalities on Greek Roads in May

Although there were less traffic accidents on the roads of Greece in the month of May in 2016 than there were in 2015, there were more fatalities, reports the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). On Friday, ELSTAT released data showing that...

Greece First in Rate of Motorcycle Fatalities in the European Union

According to official European data released recently by Eurostat regarding fatalities caused by traffic accidents, Greece sadly stands in first place when it comes to the rate of people killed while operating motorcycles. Among all the 28 nations of the European...

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...

Attica's Traffic Police: 494 Road Accidents in June, Fifteen People Dead

Fifteen people lost their lives and 566 were injured in a total of 494 road accidents which occurred in June, in the region of Attica alone, data by Attica's Traffic Police Directorate showed on Sunday. The main causes of these...

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...

Greek Road Accidents Rose by 12.3% But With Fewer Deaths

Greek statistics for road accidents rose by 12.3 percent in April compared to the previous year, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority of Greece (ELSTAT). The data included road accidents that caused death or injury. The number of accidents...

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...

21 Dead in Alcohol and Speed Related Car Accidents in Attica

Twenty one people were killed and hundreds were injured in the otherwise empty streets of Athens in August. According to data from the Athens Traffic Police, there were 411 accidents with 538 victims during August, the holiday month in Greece. Twenty one...

ELSTAT: Increase in Traffic Accidents in Greece

On Friday, August 29, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released statistical data regarding traffic accidents in Greece. According to the data, road accidents in June 2014 increased by 4%, compared to the same period last year. On the other hand, the number of fatal road...

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,...

Head-on Collision on Corinth-Patras National Road

A man lost his life and two more were seriously injured, after a head-on collision between an Arta KTEL bus with a car, which took place at 12:15 p.m. on the Corinth-Patras National Road, which is known for its...

Greece Fourth in EU Road Deaths

According to a European Commission report published on March 19, Greece remains fourth regarding deaths caused by road accidents. Lithuania, Romania and Poland are respectively the countries in the first three places. However, on a European level, road fatalities...