Mass Rallies Across Greece Demand Justice for Tempi Rail Tragedy Victims

Greece 28 February 2025 23:00

A massive rally in Athens marked the second anniversary of the tragic rail accident in Tempi, where 57 people lost their lives. Thousands gathered in Syntagma Square and surrounding streets on Friday, demanding justice for the victims. The protest concluded with a speech by Maria Karystianou, the mother of one of those killed, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

The demonstration, which began at 11:00 AM, saw a strong presence of young people, students, and school pupils. Many shops, cafes, and cultural venues in Athens remained closed in solidarity.

Similar rallies took place across Greece. In Thessaloniki, protestors marched from the Eleftherios Venizelos statue to the Macedonia-Thrace ministry. In Larissa, demonstrators gathered under the banner "I have no oxygen," while in Ioannina, people of all ages—from infants to the elderly—joined the call for justice. Large protests were also held in Patra, Heraklion, Rhodes, Volos, Chania, and other cities.

The widespread demonstrations reflect ongoing public anger and a demand for accountability over the disaster.

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Mass Rallies Across Greece Demand Justice for Tempi Rail Tragedy Victims

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