57 people were killed and 88 were injured in the collision of a passenger train with a railway train at Tempa in central Greece. The event took place on February 28, 2023. Many students traveled with a passenger train.
According to a report published on Thursday The tragedy took place, among others by system errors and overlooking. Important evidence of the disaster was also lost. Despite the passage of time in the security, which led to the disaster, they were not supplemented – informs Reuters.
Greece. Demonstrations across the country. 24-hour strike
Demonstrations of Solidarity with the families of the victims were announced in cities and smaller towns throughout the country. The largest is planned in Athens and Thessaloniki. According to AFP in demonstrations 300,000 participate people. Trade unions announced a 24-hour strike. Railway, sea and aviation transport does not work. Strike, among others Teachers, doctors, students. The activities were also suspended by companies.
During the demonstration in Athens, there was clashes with the police in front of the parliament building. The officers flew, among others Molotov cocktails. Some demonstrators are wearing gas masks. Explosions and shots are heard in the city.
The Kyriakos Mitsotakis government is criticized for the lack of parliamentary investigation into the responsibility for the disaster. The opposition announces a vote of no confidence in the government, which was shaped in 2023after the railway disaster.
The anti -government mood in the country is intensified by, among others Rising prices in stores.
Source: AFP, Reuters, Ekathimerini