Kyriakos Mitsotakis says protests over train disaster emphasise the need for ‘safe and modern’ transport systemThe Greek prime minister has vowed to upgrade the country’s railways as his embattled government braces for a vote of no confidence after huge protests over a 2023 train crash that killed 57 people.Two days after hundreds of thousands took to the streets in fury over the response to the disaster on its second anniversary, Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged that not enough had been done to build a “safe and modern” transport system, saying the largest protests in recent history had emphasised the demand for action. Continue reading...
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to modernize the country's railways amid growing public discontent and a pending vote of no confidence in parliament. This follows widespread protests over the 2023 train crash that killed 57 people, with no official accountability yet established due to Greece's slow judicial process. Mitsotakis acknowledged systemic failures in the railway system and appealed for continued trust in the judiciary, though public polls reveal a significant loss of faith in institutions. The opposition Pasok party is set to file a no-confidence motion, prompting parliamentary debates, while protesters continue to honor the victims with vigils.
