According to the Ministry of Transport, the new RTC aims to bring significant changes in road behavior and public safety, with the ultimate goal of substantially reducing traffic fatalities in Greece.
Greece has been lobbying for their return to the country for almost 200 years.
If the economy deteriorates and inflation falls sustainably below 2% we will move to cut interest rates, but "we will go meeting by meeting to see what we do next", Stournaras told Bloomberg TV
According to the National Observatory of Athens, recent satellite data shows sea surface temperatures across Greece ranging from 20 to 22°C — notably above average for this time of year. The unusually high readings are attributed to a combination of seasonal heat and the absence of strong winds, which normally help cool the water.
The problem is present in all mountainous areas of Greece and in recent years has intensified in Tzoumerka, the Achelous Valley, and Agrafa, also affecting Kitheronas – to a lesser extent – Helicon, parts of Epirus, and the Peloponnese.
Between July 1 and September 15, crews from Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Moldova, and Romania will be stationed in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras. Their mission includes:
