28.02.2025 16:01
On the anniversary of the train disaster in Greece in 2023, which claimed the lives of 57 people, a protest demonstration turned the country into a battleground. During the protests, where flights and train services were canceled, slogans of "We want justice" were shouted, and a large group threw Molotov cocktails at the police. The moments of escalating tension were captured on camera second by second.
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Due to the anniversary of the train accident in Greece two years ago that claimed the lives of 57 people, strikes and protests held across the country brought life to a standstill.
MANY BUSINESSES CLOSED
Thousands of people gathered at Syntagma Square in the capital Athens, chanting slogans like "We want justice" in protest against the government. The demonstration, led by families who lost their loved ones in the accident, received support from many businesses in Athens that closed their shutters.
FLIGHTS AND TRAIN SERVICES CANCELLED
As part of the strike, flights and train services were cancelled, ferry services were halted, and public transportation was largely disrupted. Protests are being held in over 300 cities across the country and abroad.
THEY THREW MOLOTOV COCKTAILS AT THE POLICE
Meanwhile, a video recorded during the protests that turned the country into a fire scene quickly became a hot topic. Dozens of protesters threw Molotov cocktails at the police. The moments of rising tension were captured on camera second by second.
"THOSE RESPONSIBLE MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE"
Yannis Panagopulos, the president of Greece's largest labor union, the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), stated in his speech at the demonstration, "All the facts must come to light, and those responsible, no matter how high their positions are, must be held accountable."
WHAT HAPPENED?
On February 23, 2023, a passenger train collided with a commercial train in the town of Tempi, located in the Thessaly region of Greece, resulting in the deaths of 57 people. The report prepared following the investigation into the accident, which was released yesterday, indicated that the accident occurred due to human error, staff shortages, aging railway infrastructure, and inadequate training.
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