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Families of Tempi victims demand answers, as they push to delay crash report release.

Demonstrations have been scheduled in over 300 cities across Greece and internationally, with more locations being added daily.

The disappearance and death of “V.K.” has merely added another cog of speculation to scenarios and allegations of a “cover-up” of the Tempi collision

Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis spoke days before protest rallies around the country will be held on the 2-year anniversary of the Tempi rail disaster, which claimed the lives of 57 people

Maria, a victim's daughter, expressed deep frustration and sorrow, stating that after two years, families are still waiting for justice.

The Athens Metro will remain in operation during the nationwide strike set for February 28.

Greece’s Supreme Court has released a series of statements this past week hitting back at accusations of bias, cover-up and improper procedures in regards to the Tempi train disaster investigation. 

Local news site posts report it says was commissioned by Hellenic Train, which concludes that carriage B2 was engulfed in flames caused by electrical arcs and short circuits burning a transformer

Tensions flared in the Greek Parliament Friday as barbs were exchanged between Zoe Konstantopoulou, leader of the Course for Freedom party, and Government Spokesperson, Pavlos Marinakis.

In an official statement, the Hellenic Air Traffic Controllers Association urged its members to join the ADEDY-led strike from on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Government spokesman on debate and opposition's focus, insistence over disappearance, death of top prosecutor's son: there needs to be a limit to this vulgarity

A bombshell report alleges not only that the Tempi site was cleaned up improperly, but names a government official behind the decision.

81% of respondents in the Alco poll said they believed that the government did not do as much as it could to make rail travel safe in the country.

Tensions ran high in the Greek Parliament over the the recent death of Vassilis Kalogirou, son of the head of the Larissa Appeals Prosecutor's Office.

As forensic tests continue, questions remain over the death of Vasilis Kalogirou, son of a Tempi prosecutor. His family alleges foul play.

Two experts have concluded in a report that the controversial three videos, released last week by an Athens lawyer, purporting to show the train freight headed to Tempi inside tunnels causing a firestorm in the public arena, are indeed authentic. The report, drawn up by experts Apostolos Vasilakos and Stavros Batzopoulos, confirms that the freight […]

Families of victims of the deadly Tempi train crash are suing the judiciary for an allegedly improper investigation.

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Recent polling in Greece reveals that disappointment, anger, and fear dominate public sentiment, with only a tiny minority retaining any sense of optimism and hope. Coupled with an historical low in public confidence in the state and the judicial system, it is tempting to interpret these findings as a dire reflection of a society trapped […]

The government also braces itself for renewed public scrutiny due to the nationwide rally taking place on February 28 to commemorate two years since the tragic Tempi train accident.