Riot officers fire teargas at hundreds of hooded youths as protests across Greece mark anniversary of Tempe disasterPeaceful protests in central Athens have been eclipsed by the eruption of full-scale clashes between rock-throwing youths and riot police, as demonstrations and strikes were held across Greece to mark the second anniversary of a fatal train crash.Thousands of people who had crammed into Syntagma Square for a demonstration later fled, some even seeking refuge in the parliament, as riot police fired rounds of teargas at hundreds of black-clad hooded youths lobbying rocks at them. Continue reading...
Violent protests erupted in Athens as thousands marked the second anniversary of the 2023 Tempe train crash, which killed 57 people, mostly students. Clashes broke out between rock-throwing youths and riot police, who fired teargas. The crash, caused by a station master's error, led to a head-on collision between a passenger train and a cargo locomotive. An independent report suggested the cargo train may have carried an unknown fuel, contributing to the explosion. Public anger intensified over the government's handling of the crash, including the rapid cleanup of the site, which removed evidence and human remains. Nationwide strikes and protests disrupted transport, with demonstrators expressing frustration over the crash response and broader issues like the cost of living and public services.
