In a stunning development, Kocani’s mayor, Ljupcho Papazov, and two former mayors were arrested for allegedly concealing the illegal operation of a nightclub where a fire killed 59 people last Sunday. As North Macedonia mourns, the student group “Student Plenum” has called for a nationwide lights-out tonight from 20:00 to 21:00, urging citizens to honor the victims in silence and darkness, a call widely embraced across the grieving nation.
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The progressive opposition parties will table a motion of no-confidence today against the centre-right New Democracy party amid accusations of alleged efforts to protect politicians responsible for a deadly train accident that killed 57 people, mainly young
Six months after the devastating Tempi train collision claimed 57 lives, Greece remains gripped by grief and outrage. Allegations of a government cover-up, fueled by questionable handling of evidence, perceived political interference, and a lack of transparency, have turned the national tragedy into a political crisis. As the nation demands justice and accountability, the question remains: will the truth behind the Tempi tragedy ever be fully revealed?
Newly released audio recordings from the tragic train collision in Tempi have intensified calls for accountability, with Nikos Plakias, a father who lost two daughters and his niece in the disaster, demanding the resignation of responsible officials. The recordings, which span several hours, reveal the full scale of the catastrophe, including the explosion that claimed 30 lives. Plakias, who has been vocal about the lack of response from authorities, questions whether Prime Minister Mitsotakis was fully aware of the situation and insists on a full investigation into the events.
An investigative report has revealed that Greek authorities jailed nine innocent Egyptian migrants for over a year on false smuggling charges related to the tragic Pylos shipwreck. Despite having evidence of their innocence, Greece delayed justice, raising international concerns over potential misconduct and accountability.
Nikos Androulakis, leader of PASOK-KINAL, and Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, have strongly criticised the Greek government’s handling of the Predator phone-tapping scandal. Androulakis condemned the shelving of the investigation, citing severe damage to Greece’s institutions and rule of law, while Kasselakis accused the government of an unprecedented cover-up.
A recent appeals court decision in Athens has sparked outrage. While upholding the convictions of two men involved in the 2018 beating death of LGBTQ+ activist Zak Kostopoulos, the court significantly reduced their sentences. This move, coupled with the acquittal of four police officers who participated in later violence against him, has reignited calls for justice for Kostopoulos and highlighted the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Greece.
The Greek government survived a no-confidence motion tabled by the opposition on Thursday, regarding the…
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