Thousands of Greek-Americans gathered on New York’s Fifth Avenue to celebrate the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The parade, featuring honored guests like Olympiacos President Vangelis Marinakis and Greek political leaders, highlighted the enduring strength of the Greek diaspora. The event showcased Greek culture, unity, and pride, culminating in emotional moments, particularly the presence of the Evzones, Greece’s Presidential Guard.
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Thousands of people rallied outside the Greek embassy in London to demand justice and transparency following the tragic events in Tempi on February 28. The demonstration, comprising Greek expatriates and supporters, highlighted the global call for accountability and underscored the strong emotional connection shared with their native country. Despite the distance, the protestors’ demands for truth and justice echoed powerfully, showing that national tragedies resonate far beyond geographical boundaries.
Thousands gathered in Athens and Thessaloniki to demand justice for the Tempi tragedy, leading to clashes between protesters and law enforcement. With around 10,000 participants in Greece and a supportive demonstration in London, the protests highlighted widespread anger and calls for accountability.
Greece will come to a standstill on Friday, 28 February, as the nation marks the second anniversary of the Tempi train tragedy. With nationwide strikes and mass demonstrations planned, unions, citizens, and organisations are demanding justice for the 57 victims and urgent improvements in transport safety. Public transport services will be heavily disrupted, businesses and cultural institutions will close in solidarity, and commemorative events will take place across more than 300 cities worldwide. The movement underscores Greece’s ongoing call for accountability and lasting reforms to prevent future disasters.
Transport workers across Attica will stage a 24-hour strike on Friday in remembrance of the victims of the Tempi railway disaster, which occurred two years ago. The strike, organized by taxi, bus, trolleybus, and rail unions, aims to honor the 57 lives lost while also advocating for improved safety measures. Public transport will be heavily disrupted, with limited metro, tram, and electric railway services running from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to allow citizens to attend a commemorative gathering at Syntagma Square.
Athens lawyers will stage a universal walkout on February 28, 2025, marking two years since the Tempi train tragedy, demanding full accountability and justice for the victims. The Athens Bar Association urges judicial independence in the ongoing investigation and calls for legal professionals to support the victims’ association. Meanwhile, lawyers will continue to abstain from court proceedings at the Athens Court of Appeal due to unresolved heating issues, highlighting concerns over working conditions in the judiciary.
Former Hellenic Train CEO Maurizio Capotorto is under investigation by the Greek Prosecutor’s Office for allegedly providing false testimony before Parliament’s Special Investigation Committee on the Tempi train disaster. Authorities are examining whether his statements constituted perjury, following a unanimous decision by all parliamentary parties to refer the case to the Court of Appeal’s Prosecutor’s Office. Capotorto has been summoned for questioning as a suspect, with no deadline set for his formal statement.
In a dramatic and controversial move, government riot police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse a massive protest at Syntagma Square. The response, which resulted in numerous injuries including to photojournalist Marios Lolos, has raised significant questions about democratic principles and press freedom in Greece.
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.
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.
Nearly two years after the devastating railway collision in Tempi, Greece, which claimed 57 lives, judicial authorities have intensified their investigation into allegations of dangerous cargo aboard the freight train involved in the crash. Missing video footage of the train’s loading process in Thessaloniki has raised suspicions of evidence tampering, while long delays in forensic analysis and expert reports have drawn sharp criticism. Families of the victims continue to demand answers, as questions linger over the explosion’s cause and the systemic failures that hampered the investigation.
Seven OSE executives, including the CEO, were summoned as suspects over leaked audio from the Tempi train accident. The prosecutor found the original recordings unedited and did not call those who published them, citing no harm to public entities.
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