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
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.
Residents in the Greek city report repeated nighttime incidents involving minors throwing stones, bottles and water balloons at passing vehicles and pedestrians
The 58-year-old man died instantly when the tractor he was operating overturned and fell nearly 10 meters and crushed him
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
Proceedings resume with formal participation declarations as dozens of defendants face serious charges linked to Greece’s deadliest rail tragedy
A courtroom clash in Larissa prompted the presiding judge to recuse herself from a case examining missing and overwritten footage tied to the 2023 rail disaster.
The session began after a delay, with tighter controls and changes to the courtroom, but disputes over access and conditions quickly emerged.
Strict entry controls and limited access are in place as the high-profile railway disaster trial continues, with families demanding a fair and orderly process
A dispute over a blocked road escalated when a 78-year-old aimed a speargun at a public bus driver
A 95-year-old driver traveling in the wrong lane at high speed collided with multiple vehicles near Larissa, Greece, resulting in his death
A 12-year-old boy was struck by a car in Larissa on Monday morning and transported to the General Hospital, while authorities investigate the circumstances of the accident
A 49-year-old woman tragically lost her life in her Larissa bakery when her scarf became entangled in a dough machine. She was discovered by a customer, and despite emergency efforts, could not be revived
A violent attack occurred in central Larissa when three young men ambushed and assaulted a 16-year-old, forcing him to lead them to his home for money
Passengers on a Thessaloniki–Larissa train say the service entered the wrong line before stopping and reversing course, reigniting concerns over railway safety in Greece
The child is in critical condition after suffering extensive burns from hot oil at home in central Greece, as doctors in Larissa fight to stabilize the toddler’s condition
For decades, residents and fortune seekers have searched for gold said to be buried in the Larissa region, fueling myths that blend history with folklore
A 53-year-old man lost his life in Larissa after becoming trapped inside a cave while searching for old gold coins. Rescue efforts failed to save him, shedding light on the dangers of treasure hunting in hazardous conditions.