Two Greek Cities Earn European Award for Safe Walking and Cycling Paths

The Greek cities of Karditsa and Rethymnno, situated in central Greece and on Crete, respectively, have won first and second place in competitions for actions they have taken to promote safe walking and cycling.

The competitions were held for European Mobility Week 2019, with a total of 3,135 participating cities. Greece had 86 entries in the competition, which was a national record.

Greek Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis stated that “Karditsa and Rethymno’s…