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Prime Minister: New e-scooter rules put prevention and child safety first
Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that under-17s will be banned from riding, buying or renting electric scooters, with compulsory insurance and a new registration system planned for all users to boost road safety across Greek cities
Athens steps up electric scooter checks as new law targets under-17 riders and tightens penalties
New legislation bans under-17s from electric scooters, introduces mandatory insurance and creates a digital registry while riders caught without helmets face fines
Car leasing in Greece: the four mistakes drivers should avoid before signing
Monthly instalments alone rarely reveal a leasing deal's true value; contract length, mileage limits, insurance terms and upfront costs also shape the overall picture drivers should weigh before choosing between car leasing offers in Greece
Greece intensifies breathalyser crackdown as roadside alcohol checks hit record levels
Weekly breathalyser tests in Attica have topped 29,000, with the Hellenic Police confirming Greece now runs more alcohol checks per capita than any other EU country, thanks to a "blanket testing" method unique to the country
Thousands of drivers in Greece risk hefty fines over handsfree phone use under new highway code
What is allowed and what is forbidden
Cameras caught Tsitsipas driving his Lotus at 210 km/h on Attiki Odos – He received a digital fine
The 28-year-old tennis player was among the first to receive the digital fine via gov.gr as he was recorded by the new “smart cameras”
The Greek behind the wheel: How far (or close) from “Mpispikis” he is — Driver profiles & types
The annual IPSOS poll across 11 European countries captures the profile of Greek drivers — they see the road as their own, disobedience goes hand in hand with excessive self-confidence — 82% use their phone or GPS while driving
