On the second anniversary of Greece's deadliest train crash, which killed 57 people, massive protests and a general strike halted public services and transportation nationwide. Hundreds of thousands participated, voicing anger over the government's perceived failure to rectify infrastructural issues. Under heavy police presence, demonstrators rallied in Athens, calling for accountability from political leaders. A report blamed systemic failures and human error for the tragedy, intensifying demands for justice from victims' families and labor unions, highlighting a significant societal demand for governmental reform and responsibility.
The full truth must come to light, and those responsible, no matter how high their position, must be held accountable," said Yannis Panagopoulos, president of the General Confederation of Greek Workers, the country's largest labour union.
Protests, led by relatives of the victims, have been fuelled by resentment against the conservative government's perceived inaction. Critics say only rail officials have faced charges.
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