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Research: Athens can no longer contain us – 6 million cars, roads can handle only 2 million
Infrastructure under strain due to development and tourism – 4.5 million residents and 9 million tourists – We lose 2 days per year in traffic jams, 340,000 parking spaces are missing – We compete with 999 others for every newly built home, with 30,000 rentals missing
ODYSSEAS is coming – Traffic tickets will be sent directly to your mobile phone: How the new camera system will catch offending drivers
How offenders will receive their tickets and how they’ll pay them - All camera footage will pass through a central hub
29th Athens Cycling Tour: Which roads will be closed on Sunday
Detailed traffic restrictions announced
“Karaïskaki Square, watch out – they’re cutting tickets” – See the messages in Viber groups about Traffic Police roadblocks
A 29-year-old and a 55-year-old had set up the online community, which numbered about 200,000 members - They gave information about the blockades in Athens, Thessaloniki and Crete - protothema reveals the messages they exchanged
Premiere for 24-hour operation of metro, tram, and buses every Saturday
OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organization) is establishing, on a permanent basis, 24-hour service every Saturday for the Metro (Lines 2 and 3), the Tram (Lines T6 and T7), as well as selected bus routes
The New Traffic Code comes into force from today, with hefty fines to come
Particular emphasis is placed on mobile phone use while driving
Vasilissis Olgas: “War” over car traffic – The announcement of three ministries and the response of Doukas
The discussion about the character and functionality of V. Olgas began already in the 2000s – “The decisions have no legal effect,” say three ministries – “We will not back down,” declares the mayor of Athens
Traffic on highways is increasing – More than 6,000 vehicles daily on the Patras–Pyrgos route
Traffic on the country’s highways recorded a 4.58% increase during the first seven months of 2025
