US EditionProtesters hurl petrol bombs and police fire tear gas as demonstration in Greece turns violent
- Protests erupted in Athens marking the second anniversary of a train crash that killed 57 people, with demonstrators clashing with police and resulting in 41 arrests and 20 injuries.
- A report blamed human error and systemic failures for the crash, igniting public outrage and calls for accountability from politicians for their inaction.
- An overwhelming 82% of Greeks view the train disaster as a critical issue, with many dissatisfied with the ongoing investigations, highlighting a mistrust in government accountability.
- Protesters clashed with police during demonstrations on the second anniversary of the deadly train crash, marking it as a symbol of institutional failure in Greece.
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Greeks Went on General Strike on Second Anniversary of Train Tragedy - teleSUR English
A committee investigating the accident released a report pointing to systemic failures in the operation of the Greek railways. On Friday, millions of Greeks took to the streets to protest against the conservative government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. RELATED: Greece Declares State of Emergency on Anafi Island Greek unions called a 24-hour general strike that paralyzed all forms of public transport, cancelled flights and disrupted pub…
Greek Prime Minister Kiriakos Mitsotakis has vowed to upgrade the country's railways as his government prepares for a no-confidence vote following massive protests over a 2023 train crash that killed 57 people.
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Politics, Policy, Political NewsMassive Protests in Greece, Hundreds of Thousands Gather and Throw Petrol Bombs at Police
In a striking display of unity, hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets of Greece, raising critical questions about governance and public sentiment. This monumental protest is a pivotal moment in the nation's political landscape.
Two years after the train accident in Tempi, Greece, where 57 people were killed, the cause of the accident was not yet solved. At the memorial, 300 people gathered, 400,000 in Athens alone.
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