In Athens, temporary traffic regulations will be implemented today and tomorrow due to the funeral of former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis. Restrictions include parking bans and gradual traffic stoppages on various streets, with specific time frames from January 8 to…
Athens will implement temporary traffic regulations today and tomorrow in light of the funeral of former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, taking place at the Metropolitan Church and subsequent burial at the First Cemetery of Athens. Vehicle parking and stopping will…
Greece’s new Road Traffic Code aims to improve driver compliance by imposing fair penalties corresponding to the severity of violations. The government has emphasized that fines will increase for habitual offenders, and that the regulations prioritize road safety and human…
Greece has introduced a new Traffic Code aimed at improving road safety by imposing stricter penalties for violations like driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and using mobile phones while driving. The new regulations include hefty fines, points on…
A new wave of severe weather is set to hit Greece, characterized by intense cold, strong winds, and heavy snowfall. Meteorologist Nikoletta Ziakopoulou reports that cold air masses are entering from the Black Sea, bringing significant snow even at lower…
Olympia Odos S.A. announced that the road near the old Athens-Corinth highway bridge at the Loutraki junction is fully operational for the holidays. The bridge was demolished on June 7, 2024, following a tanker truck accident. Reconstruction will resume after…
In Western Macedonia, the use of anti-skid chains is mandatory on several roads due to snowfall and sleet. Current snowfalls are affecting areas like Nevrokopi and the Seli ski resort. Implementing winter driving regulations, trucks over 3.5 tons are temporarily…
The Hellenic Police has instituted increased road safety measures effective immediately until January 8, 2025, aiming to ensure citizen safety and prevent traffic accidents. The plan includes intensified traffic controls, monitoring of critical points, restrictions on trucks over 3.5 tons,…
As of today, all vehicles in the Pella regional unit of Greece must be equipped with anti-skid chains or similar devices unless they have special tires. This decision, enacted by the Pella Police Directorate, aims to ensure safe road traffic…
A new Road Traffic Code in Greece will enforce stricter penalties for motorcyclists who do not wear helmets, with fines leading to a possible three-year suspension of licenses for repeated offenses. Speed limits in urban areas will be reduced from…
Greek Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Vasilis Oikonomou, announced the upcoming public consultation for a new Road Traffic Code, aimed to be submitted to Parliament in January. The proposal includes significant changes such as reducing the urban speed limit…
Starting December 9, 2024, temporary traffic regulations will be enforced on Meletiou Street in Larissa, Greece, due to reconstruction works set to last until December 28, 2025. Traffic will be restricted, with no parking allowed from Manolaki Street to Kentavron…
