Massive Protests in Greece Mark Second Anniversary of Deadly Train Crash

Demonstrators demand accountability for the 2023 Tempe rail disaster that killed 57, citing systemic failures and government inaction.

Hundreds of thousands participated in demonstrations across Greece, with over 300 protests also held internationally, to commemorate the victims of the 2023 Tempe train crash.
A general strike disrupted air, rail, and ferry services, with businesses and public services shuttered in solidarity with victims' families.
An independent report released ahead of the anniversary cited human error, outdated infrastructure, and systemic failures as causes of the crash, which remains under judicial investigation with no political figures yet held accountable.
Violent clashes erupted in Athens, where protesters threw gasoline bombs and rocks, while police responded with tear gas and water cannons; at least 41 arrests and 20 injuries were reported.
The disaster has fueled public anger over perceived government negligence, with calls for political accountability and improved rail safety intensifying, creating political challenges for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' administration.