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Thousands Gather Across Greece in Memory of the Tempi Tragedy

Thousands gathered across Greece to commemorate the victims of the Tempi train tragedy. Protesters held banners saying “We won’t forget” and “I have no oxygen,” reflecting the anguish of the incident. Families of the victims demand justice, claiming authorities have attempted to cover up evidence, a charge the government denies. Despite a judicial inquiry, many responsible have yet to face punishment, fueling anger and subsequent protests throughout the nation.

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11 Years On: Pavlos Fyssas and the Golden Dawn Murder

Today marks the 11th anniversary of Pavlos Fyssas’s murder by Giorgos Roupakias, a member of Golden Dawn. To commemorate, rallies and marches are planned in Keratsini and Kokkinia. In response, the Hellenic Police have temporarily closed the metro stations “Korydallos” and “Maniatika,” with trains passing through without stopping. The anniversary highlights the enduring impact of Fyssas’s death and the ongoing fight against far-right extremism.