Greek Institute of Road Safety rolls out summer campaigns for tourists

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The Institute of Road Safety (Ι. Ο. ΑΣ.) "Panos Mylonas" partnered with Athens International Airport and the Ministry of Tourism to continue its long‑running summer road‑safety campaign “Enjoy visiting Greece – Stay safe on the road,” which has been displayed at the airport each August since 2013. The 2025 summer statistics released by ELSTAT showed 185 road‑traffic deaths, 192 serious injuries and 3,706 light injuries in Greece.

A new outdoor digital campaign titled “Holidays from holidays” will be launched in August 2026 under the aegis of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, using POLITIS GROUP’s digital screens and the Institute’s social‑media channels. The Institute’s work was recognised by the European Commission, which invited it to present the initiative at the European Road Safety Charter awards in Brussels in 2022.

Separately, the Road Service Systems Oversight and Safety (ΟΔ. Υ. Σ. Ε. ΑΣ.) started an information drive for tourists, releasing a multilingual web‑app and QR‑code kiosks covering 99 % of vehicle‑rental outlets nationwide, and a 45‑second video “Θα Ζήσω” to promote safe driving. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Giorgos Kotseras said Greece recorded the second‑best EU performance in reducing fatal road deaths in 2025.

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Athens International Airport · ELSTAT · George Kotziris · Giannis Melas · Giorgos Kotseras · Greek Road Service of Supervision and Safety Systems · Institute of Road Safety (Ι. Ο. ΑΣ.) “Panos Mylonas” · Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (Greece) · Tourist Car Rental Association of Greece

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Institute of Road Safety launched the “Enjoy visiting Greece – Stay safe on the road” campaign at Athens International Airport for the summer. www.flash.gr · portnet.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The Institute was invited by the European Commission to present its initiative at the European Road Safety Charter awards ceremony in Brussels in 2022. www.flash.gr · portnet.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Minister Giorgos Kotseras said Greece achieved the second‑best EU performance in reducing fatal road deaths in 2025. fleetnews.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The summer campaign has been running each year since 2013. www.flash.gr · portnet.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Road Service Systems Oversight and Safety launched a multilingual web app and QR‑code kiosks covering 99 % of vehicle‑rental outlets nationwide to inform tourists about road‑safety rules. fleetnews.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 45‑second video titled “Θα Ζήσω” was produced to encourage responsible driving among holidaymakers. fleetnews.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] ELSTAT reported 185 traffic deaths, 192 serious injuries and 3,706 light injuries in Greece during the summer 2025 period (June‑August). www.flash.gr · portnet.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] A new digital outdoor campaign titled “Holidays from holidays” will run in August 2026 under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. www.flash.gr · portnet.gr

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12 days ago

Εκστρατεία ενημέρωσης της υπηρεσίας ΟΔ. Υ. Σ. Ε. ΑΣ για την οδική ασφάλεια - FleetNews [fleetnews.gr]

14 days ago

Πανελλαδική εξόρμηση του Ι. Ο. ΑΣ. «Πάνος Μυλωνάς» για την Οδική Ασφάλεια. Τρεις θερινές εκστρατείες ενημέρωσης σε πλήρη ανάπτυξη! - Portnet - Ειδήσεις Πειραιά [portnet.gr]

13 days ago

Καμπάνια για ασφαλείς καλοκαιρινές μετακινήσεις από την ΟΔ. Υ. Σ. Ε. ΑΣ. [www.newsauto.gr]

14 days ago