Despite repeated government assurances, the ETCS automatic train protection system remains non-operational across Greece's rail network, while certification delays and staffing shortages continue to hamper modernization

Prosecutor urges dismissal of bids to delay the Tempi trial, as judges consider arguments before the August recess in Greece’s major rail‑safety case

The Prosecutor suggested the ruling party's former minister face a misdemeanor charge of dereliction of duty

Defense lawyers argued Monday over delay requests and a possible EU referral tied to Contract 717

The trial over Greece's deadliest rail disaster continues as defendants present their legal arguments, with 36 current and former railway officials facing charges linked to the 2023 Tempi train collision.

The court ruled that it is too early to consider changing the indictment before the evidentiary phase begins, while postponing a decision on requests for additional witnesses and documents.

Proceedings were suspended until Tuesday to allow newly appointed defense lawyers to review the case file in the trial over Greece's deadliest rail disaster

The prosecutor came out against the victims' lawyers' bid to broaden the charges and add a felony count against two Hellenic Train executives, but left room to reconsider once witnesses testify

An attorney for two victims' families wants Hellenic Train's CEO and technical director tried for homicide with possible intent, arguing they knew about safety failures before the 2023 collision that killed 57 people.

Attorneys representing the victims' families submitted three new motions covering witness order, new witness summons, and Ministry of Transportation emails

A Greek court has denied requests for audiovisual coverage and the personal appearance of defendants at this stage of the proceedings, as the trial continues with new legal requests.

Defense lawyers complete arguments as court examines a dispute over the Greek state's civil claim against four railway officials in the 2023 rail disaster that killed 57 people

Victims’ families and legal teams continue arguments in the high-profile Tempi rail disaster case in Larissa, as the court weighs key procedural decisions on who may formally support the prosecution

Judges are set to decide which parties can support the prosecution, a crucial step before the high-profile case moves further into substantive proceedings.

The high-profile trial over Greece’s deadliest rail disaster resumes in Larissa after courtroom renovations, as victims’ families continue to protest and legal disputes intensify over the role of the Greek state

Greek authorities completed upgrades to the courtroom hosting the Tempi rail disaster trial in Larissa, expanding capacity and adding a secondary viewing area with screens ahead of proceedings resuming on May 27.

Relatives of the Tempi train crash victims appeared before Greece's Supreme Court demanding that charges against former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis be upgraded to a felony

Proceedings to resume Tuesday before a monthlong pause, drawing emotional reactions from victims’ families in Greece’s deadliest rail disaster case.

As proceedings restart in one of Greece’s most high-profile cases, attention turns to the state’s role in supporting the prosecution and the legal battles that could shape the course of the trial

After extinguishing the blaze, Fire Brigade investigators referred to traces of arson, with initial assessments pointing to the use of a flammable liquid