"I am sorry to say this, but no government official has ever cared about adequately staffing these services. Whatever we do, we do with meager resources and tragic understaffing.”

Experts return to the destroyed “Violanta” factory to examine safety failures, underground propane leaks, and regulatory compliance following the tragedy that killed five workers

A coach carrying three passengers caught fire before dawn near the Sindos interchange, with all occupants evacuating safely and firefighters quickly bringing the blaze under control

Investigations reveal unregistered tanks, faulty underground pipelines, and regulatory gaps, raising questions about the licensing and oversight of high-risk industrial sites

New testimonies from workers shed light on repeated gas odor warnings at a Greek biscuit factory, revealing missed alarms and internal explanations in the hours and months leading up to an explosion that killed five employees

Authorities are examining potential safety lapses and permit irregularities after five night-shift workers were killed in the Trikala factory blast

Exclusive images reveal how structural flaws and ignored warnings led to a fatal explosion in an unregistered basement, sparking grief and calls for justice from victims’ families

As investigations continue into the fatal explosion at a biscuit factory in central Greece, communities mourn five women killed at work while families and residents demand answers over safety failures

The five fatalities at the Trikala factory blast come on top of 201 workplace-related deaths recorded in Greece in 2025, exposing serious safety gaps.

They were five women whose lives moved between shifts at the Violanta factory where they worked and family responsibilities. Their lives were lost in an instant

The deadly factory blast comes as Greece records 201 workplace deaths in 2025 and more than 14,000 job-related accidents annually

Five female workers are confirmed to have been killed in an explosion and fire at the Violanta biscuit factory in central Greece, though authorities have recovered four bodies as crews continue searches amid severe structural damage

A powerful pre-dawn blast at a food manufacturing plant killed five women, left others missing, and raised serious questions about workplace safety, as authorities investigate a possible gas-related explosion

Greek biscuit factory Violanta devastated by a massive blast described as "like a bomb," leaving five female employees dead and raising urgent safety questions

A powerful blast followed by a large fire has killed at least five workers and injured multiple others at a 24-hour cookie factory

A plastics factory in Menidi was completely destroyed as flames spread rapidly, prompting emergency warnings and the deployment of 42 firefighters with 19 vehicles. Nearby businesses were also threatened

Victims’ lawyer demands local authorities be included in investigation and seeks millions in compensation for deadly New Year’s blaze that killed 40 and injured 116

A man in Anopoli, Crete, lost his life after leaving a gas stove on, causing a fatal fire; he was discovered by his sister, authorities confirm

A third-floor apartment blaze in downtown Athens prompted the rescue of three people, one seriously injured, as firefighters battled the flames with multiple units on site

A New Year’s Eve blaze at the popular Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed 40 people and injured 119 with victims including young international visitors and identification still underway