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
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.
Attorneys representing the victims' families submitted three new motions covering witness order, new witness summons, and Ministry of Transportation emails
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.
Defense lawyers complete arguments as court examines a dispute over the Greek state's civil claim against four railway officials in the 2023 rail disaster that killed 57 people
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
Judges are set to decide which parties can support the prosecution, a crucial step before the high-profile case moves further into substantive proceedings.
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
Lab results confirm that Echo, the Belgian Malinois who aided the Tempi disaster investigation, was deliberately poisoned. Three suspects are under scrutiny
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
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
After extinguishing the blaze, Fire Brigade investigators referred to traces of arson, with initial assessments pointing to the use of a flammable liquid
Landmark ruling permits a victim’s family to seek specialized forensic tests overseas after Greek laboratories said they could not conduct them
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.
Karystianou, the most prominent relative of a Tempi rail victim, said she chose the date to coincide with her late daughter's birthday, April 1
The session began after a delay, with tighter controls and changes to the courtroom, but disputes over access and conditions quickly emerged.