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

Three years after the Tempi collision killed 57 people, the head of Hellenic Railways told parliament the automatic braking system is installed but not switched on

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

A series of high-profile controversies has intensified debate over institutional accountability, judicial independence, and the rule of law in Greece, raising broader questions about the resilience of its democratic institutions

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.

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.

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

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.

Greece’s rail regulator has summoned Hellenic Train after identifying gaps in fire-resistance documentation for train seats

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

The government urges faster legal resolutions for victims of major tragedies, aiming to reduce delays and ease the burden on those stuck in long-running court cases.

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

Court proceedings of the highly anticipated Tempi train crash will start from scratch after a local Larissa Misdemeanor judicial council accepted the recusal of a judge presiding over the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court regarding the case of the handling of surveillance footage linked to the 2023 train crash that claimed the lives of 57 people. Now, […]

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.