Greece Paralyzed by Strikes Amid Outrage Over Train Crash Inquiry

Strikes crippled transportation across Greece as citizens protested a lack of justice following a train crash in 2023 that killed 57 people. The incomplete investigation into the crash and unresolved safety issues anger many. Protesters accuse the government of ineptitude and demand accountability.

Strikes grounded flights and halted sea and train transport across Greece on Friday, as people gathered in protest against a perceived lack of justice related to a train crash that occurred two years ago, killing 57 people.

The crash, which involved a passenger train filled with students colliding with a freight train near the Tempi gorge, still has unresolved safety gaps according to a recent inquiry.

Public outrage is fueled by memories of a debt crisis, and the government's handling of the disaster has been met with severe criticism, prompting widespread demands for accountability and justice.