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Global Protests Mark Two Years Since Deadly Greek Train Collision

Demonstrators in Greece and worldwide demand accountability for the 2023 train disaster, alleging government mishandling and cover-ups.

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Eine junge Demonstrantin hält bei einem Massenprotest in Athen ein Schild mit der Aufschrift hoch: "Ihre Schreie werden euren Schlaf begleiten"
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Overview

  • Hundreds of thousands protested in Greece and 115 other locations worldwide on the second anniversary of the Tempi train collision, which killed 57 people, mostly students.
  • The disaster exposed severe safety gaps in Greece's rail system, including the lack of automated signaling and reliance on manual operations for high-speed trains.
  • Protesters and victims' families accuse the government of evidence tampering, citing the removal and cementing of the crash site days after the incident, which hindered investigations.
  • A recent investigative report criticized systemic failures and poor management of the crash site, suggesting that key evidence, including possible illegal cargo, was destroyed.
  • Public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the tragedy remains high, with 66% of Greeks expressing frustration over the lack of accountability and progress in the investigation.