Tender for new legal service building cancelled (Updated)
The transport ministry has cancelled a tender for a new building for the legal service due to “proper management of public finances” it announced on...
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Over €300,000 handed out in motorbike safety gear scheme
The government announced on Thursday that just under €320,000 was given out in the second phase of its scheme to provide protective equipment to motorcyclists....
50 heavy vehicles given citations for violating industry standards
The transport ministry on Thursday said 52 heavy vehicles were written up for violating industry standards. A total of 778 checks were carried out a...
Protective motorbike gear grants announced
The online draw for the second phase of the funding scheme for motorbike protective equipment came to a close on Friday, the transport ministry announced....
Council appoints two new road safety amabassadors
Race driver Vladimiros Tziortzis and Michalis Pavlidis, one of the co-founders of the NGO “Yparcho” aimed at people with disabilities, have been appointed by the...
Tachographs to aid in road safety by reducing fatigue
Tachographs play a key role in improving road safety by reducing fatigue and stress levels of professional drivers of heavy vehicles, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou...
Transport ministry to take over handling of airport concession
The transport ministry will be taking over any handlings concerning the Hermes concession agreements, the audit office said on Saturday. Though the 5.5 year concession...
Law giving transport minister extensive powers must be enacted this year
A law giving the transport minister sweeping powers – such as designating low or zero-emission urban areas and barring certain vehicles from using them –...
Highest transport budget ever, says minister
The current transport ministry’s budget is the highest in its history, with €3.1 billion worth of projects completed or underway, Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said...
Government publishes e-scooter rules
The government on Wednesday sought to inform the public that driving using an e-scooter is only permitted in designated spaces. Only those aged 14 and...
