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Greek emergency services vehicle procurement

Overview

Greece has initiated several programs to modernize its emergency and security vehicle fleets. The government planned to purchase 60 Mercedes-Benz buses from Türkiye to replace aging riot police vehicles for the YAT and YMET units. This procurement faced domestic criticism regarding the decision to send funds to the Turkish economy rather than utilizing Greek manufacturers.

Separately, the Greek Fire Service received 742 vehicles as part of the Aegis National Civil Protection Program. Funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, this 79 million euro initiative includes various vehicles, high-capacity pump trailers, and a mobile simulator. The program is ongoing, with plans to deliver an additional 503 vehicles to increase operational readiness.

Entities

Greece · Evangelos Tornaras · Recovery and Resilience Fund · Aegis National Civil Protection Program · Fire Service

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Greece delivers 742 vehicles to Fire Service

    Greece has delivered 742 new vehicles to the Fire Service under the Aegis National Civil Protection Program, a 79 million euro initiative funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece plans to purchase 60 riot police buses from Türkiye

    Greece faces domestic criticism over plans to buy 60 Mercedes-Benz riot police buses manufactured in Türkiye, amid concerns regarding political tensions and the lack of support for local industry.

Sources

aeolos.tv · dimokratiki.gr · kykladiki.gr · myportal.gr · powergame.gr