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Anarchists Warn People Not to Park Near Luxury Cars They Want to Torch

An unprecedented statement was published on Thursday by a self-declared Greek Anarchist  group on a website long known for its anarchist content. The so-called "Anarchist Night Raid Groups" issued a statement in which it claims responsibility for the widespread vehicular arson...

House Speaker Test-Drives New Electric Cars as MPs Get Ready for Eco-Friendly Vehicles (video)

Greece's Speaker of the House Constantinos Tasoulas tool some of the latest electric cars available in the country out for a spin on Thursday, ahead of Parliament's decision to replace some of its fleet with eco-friendly vehicles. The underground parking...

Athens Named Eleventh-Worst City in the World to Drive in

A new survey published on Wednesday ranking the world’s best and worst cities for driving confirms what most Athenians already know from experience. The Greek capital has earned the dubious distinction of being ranked as the eleventh-worst city in...

Fourteen-Year-Old Greek-Canadian Conquers Formula 4

Nico Christodoulou is a fourteen-year old Greek-Canadian Formula 4 driver, whose achievements and driving talent have already made him one of the most promising rising stars in the field of car racing. Born in Toronto, Canada in 2005, Christodoulou burst...

Driver Loses Control of Bus, Hitting Cars, Motorbikes in Greece's Patras; No Injuries Reported

A bus driver in the city of Patras, West Greece, lost control of his vehicle, leading to several crashes on Saturday night, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. For unknown reasons, but most likely due to a malfunction of its...

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...

Katerini-Based Firm Innovates with Hand-Crafted Replicas of Luxury Cars

Overcoming bureaucracy and a harsh economy, a firm based in northern Greece has innovated and thrived by carving out its own unique niche in the automotive market. Replicar Hellas, based in the northern Greek city of Katerini, produces hand-crafted, exact...

Greece: Amendment to Highway Code Adds Compulsory Driving Test For the Elderly

An amendment of the Highway Code passed by the Greek Government, will require drivers over 74-years-old to undergo a driving test in order to keep their licence. The decision taken by Christos Spirtzis, Minister of Transport, includes a driving test...

Car Sales in Greece Increased 43.1% in February

Car sales in Greece increased by 43.1% in February compared to the same month in 2016, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Specifically, 10,006 vehicles, new and used from abroad, were sold, compared to 6,990 sales in February 2016....

Sirmacis is Youngest Winner in Acropolis Rally History, Athanassoulas Wins 2nd Place

21-year-old Latvian driver Ralfs Sirmacis, secured a sensational win at the SEAJETS Acropolis Rally of Greece held at the dirt tracks of Lamia for the first time since 2005. The victory marks the young driver's debut at the top...