In his weekly address, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reflected on a week marked by loss, offered condolences to grieving families, and outlined key government actions ranging from defense and infrastructure to public health, employment, and social policy
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 trio was arrested earlier in the day on charges of involuntary homicide, causing an explosion, involuntary arson and causing bodily
This significant propane leak, through the ground, moved about 25 meters and was trapped in an underground space, where, in the presence of sparks caused by the facility's electrical and mechanical equipment, led to an explosion,' a spokesperson said
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.