Tag: road accidents
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...
Greek Government to Introduce Tax Incentives for Buying Helmets
The Greek government will introduce tax incentives to encourage motorcycle drivers to buy and use helmets, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated on Thursday, during...
Two British Tourists Killed, One Injured in Road Accident on Crete
Two British citizens were killed and one seriously injured in a road accident near the coastal resort of Malia in northern Crete in the...
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...
Greek First-Aid ‘EKAΒ’ Service Reactivates Road Accident Prevention Division
After 13 years of inactivity, Greece's National Center of First-Aid ''EKAB'' service will reactivate its division dedicated to road traffic accident prevention, Kathimerini newspaper...
Driving Fatalities in Greece Halved Since 2007
The number of road traffic deaths in Greece has plummeted during the years of the economic crisis, according to figures presented on Tuesday at...
Here Are 13 Essential Tips on How to Drive (Safely) in Greece
While Greeks may have a bad reputation as drivers, recent statistics show that things are gradually improving. The facts:
Although the country still has one of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
