EMERGENCY - SOS NUMBERS IN GREECE

Save this page and the emergency phone numbers you can contact in case of need while on vacation in Greece.

Unique European toll-free emergency number: 112

(also available for free SMS).

Emergency services in Greece:

Police: +30 100
Ambulance (EKAB): +30 166
Firefighters: +30 199
Tourist Police: +30 171 (part of the Greek police - ELAS)
Coast Guard: +30 108
Road assistance: +30 21 0606 8808
Traffic information: +30 21 0606 8938

Fees for vacations in Greece in 2025

From January 1, 2025, a change in the law on residence taxes has come into force in Greece, which will now be called the ECOLOGICAL TAX or a tax for managing the climate crisis.
Due to the major natural disasters that have struck Greece in recent years (fires, floods...), it has been decided to rename and repurpose the residence tax into an ecological tax,

Vacation is certainly one of the most beautiful periods of the year for all those who can afford it for themselves and their family.

Everyone expects a true rest and enjoyment. Usually, that's how it turns out, but unfortunately, less pleasant things happen as well.

This text is dedicated to less pleasant events and mishaps, or how to prevent or solve them if they occur.

Fatigue during the journey - a common

In Serbia, the custom of using campers (not to mention camping, as these two things almost have no common points) is at a very low level, both because of, I would say, excessively high prices for the average Serbian wallet, and because people simply do not have that habit, unlike, for example, Slovenia, where this is by far the most popular way of spending annual vacations and weekends.

This very fact

More and more travelers from Serbia are choosing to take a break for lunch or an overnight stay on their way to Greece.
Depending on the starting point, for some it is a halfway stop, while others are resting after a longer ride. But the places in N. Makedonia are good as they are just before entering Greece.
This is especially logical for travelers coming from Vojvodina, Novi Sad, or Belgrade.
After covering

What is essential to have in the car for a trip to Greece: a complete guide through rules and penalties

Are you planning a car trip to Greece? Besides your passport and reservation, it is crucial to know what your vehicle must contain in order to avoid fines at the border or during the journey.

Important: During the year 2025, Greek authorities have intensified traffic controls, especially during the tourist season.

The answer to the question posed in the title of this blog is unfortunately that we cannot protect ourselves 100% from theft. As methods of car protection develop, so do methods of breaking in. However, during holidays, when crowds are large, we can prevent many unpleasant situations.

Where do break-ins most often occur during holidays?

According to the experience of Nikana and our group Live from Greece, the most common break-ins

What new provisions does the new traffic law bring in Greece from September 2025?

Greece has adopted a new Road Traffic Safety Code (Κώδικας Οδικής Κυκλοφορίας – KOK) that introduces significant changes aimed at reducing traffic accidents and increasing the accountability of traffic participants.

The law comes into force in September 2025, and these are the key innovations that concern both domestic drivers and tourists.

1. Introduction of principles for punishing