Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiades has publicly criticized singer Stelios Rokkos for appearing in his new music video—titled More Than Ever—riding a motorcycle without a helmet, alongside his wife, Lele Gofa Rokkou. The video, released officially at the end of June 2026, sparked public debate over road safety messaging.
A Public Safety Concern
In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Georgiades emphasized that celebrities serve as role models—especially for young people—and that such imagery undermines national efforts to improve road safety and reduce traffic accidents in Greece.
“I respect Mr. Stelios Rokkos as an artist—and artistic freedom in general—but the image of someone riding a motorcycle without a helmet in a music video is unacceptable,” he wrote on July 5, 2026. He added: “We must stop reproducing such images and unite behind a campaign encouraging people to wear helmets—not the opposite.”
Context and Response
The video clip shows Rokkos driving a motorcycle bareheaded while Gofa rides as passenger, also without a helmet. Though the artist released the song as a free digital download via his official website—a gesture described as a gift to fans—the visuals drew swift scrutiny from public health officials.
Georgiades underscored the influence of celebrity behavior on youth, noting the strong tendency toward imitation among younger audiences. His remarks reflect broader concerns about how entertainment content intersects with public health policy in Greece.
About the Song
More Than Ever is a rock-folk track emblematic of Rokkos’s signature style—guitar-driven and vocally dynamic. It marks his latest musical release amid ongoing discussions about responsibility in creative expression.