LeasePlan

ALD Automotive-LeasePlan merger could affect Greek leasing market

The completion of the takeover of Dutch multinational LeasePlan by the French ALD Automotive for 4.9 billion euros leads to the merger of the two leasing and fleet management companies operating in Greece, with the position of managing director in the new structure (ALD Automotive-LeasePlan) being occupied by the previous CEO of LeasePlan, Costas Petroutsos.

Out-of-order traffic signs aggravate congestion in Athens

Inoperative variable-message signs (VMSs) have aggravated traffic congestion on the Greek capital's road network, Kathimerini understands.

Controlled by the Infrastructure Ministry's Traffic Management Center, the 24 VMSs are supposed to provide drivers with real-time roadway communication and help to improve safety and ease traffic congestion.