The Greek Parliament has voted to launch a preliminary investigation into former Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Christos Triantopoulos, over possible offences related to the deadly Tempi train crash. The motion passed with 277 votes, prompting Triantopoulos to resign, stating that “politics is not a profession for me.” His resignation follows that of Civil Protection Secretary General Vassilis Papageorgiou. Opposition parties, including PASOK and SYRIZA, agreed on the scope of the inquiry, which also touches on broader governance issues such as inflation and the rule of law.
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Greek Civil Protection Secretary General Vassilis Papageorgiou has resigned to “facilitate the work of Greek justice” in the investigation into the deadly Tempi train collision. In his resignation letter to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, he emphasized his determination to prove he bore no responsibility for any operational failures. His departure follows that of Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos, who also resigned amid the probe. The tragic crash, which occurred two years ago, remains one of Greece’s worst rail disasters, prompting legal scrutiny and public outcry over safety and emergency response measures.
Anafi has become the third Aegean island to be placed under a state of emergency due to ongoing seismic activity, following Amorgos and Santorini. The decision, announced by Civil Protection Secretary General Vassilis Papageorgiou, ensures priority assistance and monitoring for the affected islands. Authorities remain on high alert as tremors continue to unsettle the region. The emergency status will remain in effect until March 13 unless extended.
A double earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the sea area between Santorini and Amorgos early Thursday morning, just one minute apart. The tremors prompted authorities to declare a state of emergency in Amorgos, following a similar measure already in place for Santorini. Seismic activity in the region is being closely monitored.