Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hospitalised after bicycle accident

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the outpatient department of Chania Hospital on Monday, August 11, 2026, following a bicycle accident. During his ride, the Prime Minister fell to the ground, resulting in injuries to his hand and various abrasions and friction burns on his body.

Upon arriving at the medical facility, Mitsotakis received first aid treatment for his minor injuries. Reports indicate that he did not require further hospitalisation. During his visit, the Prime Minister spoke with members of the public and hospital staff before departing from the premises shortly after receiving care. No other individuals were reported injured in the incident.

The event occurred while the Prime Minister was in the Chania area. Local media outlets, including Flashnews.gr, were among the first to report on the incident, which has been widely confirmed across multiple Greek news sources. There are no ongoing legal or serious medical investigations announced, as the injuries were minor.