Another wave of rallies are set to take place across Greece on Wednesday, days after the two year anniversary of the Tempi train disaster, one the deadliest rail accidents in Europe. The demonstrations, organized by labor unions, student groups, and civil society organizations, demand justice and accountability under the slogan: “No Cover-Up – No Retreat – Justice for Tempi.”
Friday’s anniversary saw protests in 124 cities in Europe, as well as in the United States and Australia honor the 57 victims of the Tempi train disaster.
The protests will coincide with a parliamentary debate on the tragedy, reflecting ongoing public rage over the handling of the incident.
There have been growing allegations of a cover-up regarding the forensic analysis, or lack thereof at the crash site. A recent state inquiry concluded the crash occurred due to a web of systemic issues, many of which have not been rectified since the crash.
Major Demonstrations in Greek Cities
The largest rally will take place in Athens at Syntagma Square at 7 PM, in front of the Greek Parliament. Other major cities, including Thessaloniki, Patras, and Larissa, will hold demonstrations at the same time.
Protests are also planned in smaller cities and towns across the country, including regions in central Greece, the Peloponnese, the Ionian and Aegean islands, and northern Greece. Additional rallies will take place in locations such as Tripoli, Corfu, Kalamata, Mytilene, Zakynthos, and Sparta, among others. A separate demonstration is scheduled for Thursday (March 6) in Igoumenitsa, a port city in northwestern Greece.
