Overview

• Protests erupted across Greece with over 325,000 participants, including 180,000 in Athens, on the second anniversary of the 2023 train collision that killed 57 people, mostly young passengers.
• A nationwide general strike brought transportation, schools, and businesses to a halt, as citizens demanded answers and accountability for the tragedy.
• The collision occurred when two trains ran on the same track for 19 minutes due to human error and systemic safety failures, including outdated infrastructure and absent alarm systems.
• Families of victims and protesters accuse authorities of negligence and a deliberate cover-up, with allegations of destroyed evidence and unaddressed safety lapses in the rail system.
• A recent report revealed the freight train involved was carrying undeclared explosive chemicals, potentially worsening the disaster's impact, further fueling public outrage.