Two major rallies are set to take place today (Friday, March 7) in Athens as students, workers, and unions continue to demand justice for the victims of the Tempi train tragedy.
In response to the planned demonstrations, Greek authorities have ordered the closure of key metro stations in the city centre.
Metro Closures and Police Measures As per a decision by the Hellenic Police (ELAS), the Syntagma and Panepistimio metro stations will be closed from 10 a.m. The stations will reopen following further instructions from the authorities.
Student-Led Protest at Noon The first rally is scheduled for 12 p.m. at Propylaea, organised by student associations and pupils advocating for accountability and justice. Participants include students from several universities and faculties, such as:
- Philosophy, Education, Geology, Dentistry, and Sociology from the University of Athens.
- Surveying Engineering from NTUA.
- Student associations from ASOEE and ASFA.
- Faculty of Engineering from PADA.
A parallel student protest is set to take place in Thessaloniki at 12 p.m. in front of the Venizelos Statue.
Demonstrations Across Greece Student rallies will also be held in several other cities:
- Thessaly: Larissa (12 p.m., Central Square), Volos (11 a.m., University Dome), Trikala (12 p.m., Rigas Feraios Square).
- Western Greece: Patras (12 p.m., Georgiou Square), Agrinio (12 p.m., Republic Square), Pyrgos (12 p.m., Central Square), Argostoli (12 p.m., Vallianou Square), Zakynthos (10:30 a.m., Agios Markos Square).
- Crete: Heraklion (11 a.m., Eleftherias Square) and Chania (11 a.m., Municipal Market Square).
Evening Protest at Syntagma At 7 p.m., workers’ centers, federations, and trade unions will gather outside the Greek Parliament in Syntagma Square, coinciding with the final debate on a motion of no confidence.
Yiannis Tasioulas, president of the Federation of Builders, emphasized the importance of the mobilisation, which will be “double”—first with students at noon and later with workers and unions in the evening.
OLME Joins the Protest The Greek Federation of Secondary Education State School Teachers (OLME) has also announced its participation in both rallies, urging teachers, students, and pupils to stand in solidarity with the broader movement for justice and accountability.
These demonstrations highlight the ongoing public outcry over the Tempi train tragedy, as citizens across Greece demand answers and institutional reforms.