2025 Road Safety Activities launched in EMT Region
The 2025 road safety activities for the EMT Region (Eastern Macedonia and Thrace) were officially launched. The coordination meeting was held on March 18, 2025, at the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Regional Governor's Office, where key initiatives aimed at reducing traffic accidents were announced.
The two main initiatives are:
School Visits: Teams consisting of officials from the Regional Police Directorate and the Regional Education Directorate will visit primary and secondary schools to conduct informational presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities related to road safety.
Road Safety Weeks: From September to October 2025, road safety training, both theoretical and practical, will be offered to primary and secondary school students in each district, organized under the Ministry of Transportation and Communication.
Topsidis: "We Are Investing in Youth, Raising Responsible Drivers"
During the meeting, Hristodulos Topsidis, the Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, emphasized the importance of raising road safety awareness. He stated:
“Educating the new generation of our region is a crucial element in promoting road safety. By investing in young people and students, we aim to raise responsible drivers who will help reduce traffic accidents. In 2024, we had 7,700 students participate in activities organized under the Road Safety Year in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. We are continuing our efforts in 2025.”
These activities have been continued because of the high interest they generated in 2024. Seminars, workshops, and informational brochures were among the popular events, engaging a total of 7,700 students.
Coordination Meeting Participants
The meeting was attended by several key officials, including:
- Irfan Hacigene, Vice Governor responsible for Transport, Communications, and Citizen Services,
- Stilyanos Katsogridakis, State Assembly Member responsible for Education, Lifelong Learning, and Youth,
- Pantelis Delidis, General Director of Transportation and Communication,
- Diamandopulos Kyriakos, Representative from the Regional Police Directorate,
- Officials from the Regional Education Directorate, and various experts.
