Greece has been rocked by mass protests and a nationwide strike on the second anniversary of the deadly Tempi train crash, which claimed 57 lives, including six Albanian migrants.
Clashes erupted in Athens, where furious demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails at police, who responded with tear gas, stun grenades, and water cannons. At least 41 arrests were made, and 20 injured received medical care.
Families of the victims, demanding justice, accuse the government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of failing to hold politicians accountable for Greece’s worst-ever rail disaster. So far, only railway officials have faced charges.
Protesters chanted, “You count profits, we count lives,” while holding black balloons and anti-government banners.
A nationwide strike, backed by powerful unions, paralyzed Greece, shutting down flights, trains, ferries, and public transport. Even border crossings with Albania were sealed, causing a 24-hour standstill.
Memorial services were held in Orthodox churches, remembering the students and workers killed when a passenger train crashed head-on into a freight train due to safety failures.
Greek media report demonstrations in over 300 cities, proving that public anger is far from fading.
With pressure mounting, protesters vow to keep fighting until those responsible face justice.
