Greece Marks Anniversary of Deadly Train Crash with Nationwide Strikes and Protests

The first anniversary of Greece's deadliest rail crash, which claimed 57 lives, was marked by widespread strikes and protests demanding justice and systemic reforms.

Nationwide strikes disrupted public transport, including trains and ferries, as Greeks commemorated the tragedy and called for accountability.
Families of the victims and protesters demand justice, pointing to decades of mismanagement and neglect in the rail sector.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis vows to reform the railways and improve safety, while a trial for those responsible is expected to begin in June.
A petition to strip parliamentary immunity from lawmakers responsible for rail safety has gathered hundreds of thousands of signatures.
Experts appointed by victims' families allege the freight train carried illegal cargo, contributing to the severity of the crash.