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Greece Sets March 23 Start Date for Tempi Train Disaster Trial
Thirty-six defendants are charged in connection with the disaster, including railway employees, public officials, and executives from both ERGOSE—the state company responsible for railway projects—and Hellenic Train, the privatized successor of the national operator TRAINOSE.
Karystianou Denies Plans to Launch Political Party Amid Media Speculation
Karystianou accused “servile trolls” and “yellow journalists” of spreading falsehoods to distract from society’s real problems.
Tempi Inquiry Dogged by Clashes Between Greek Board and EU Experts, Deposition Shows
Revelations from the ongoing inquiry into the deadly train crash at Tempi have shed new light on the behind-the-scenes battles that shaped the official investigation.
Tempi Train Tragedy Sparks Tense Debate in European Parliament
The debate became increasingly heated as Greek Members of the European Parliament took the floor.
Maria Karystianou Claims She Received Death Threats
Maria Karystianou, a prominent advocate for the victims of Greece’s Tempi train disaster, says she has received death threats after accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of high treason—allegations that have deepened the political turmoil surrounding the 2023 tragedy.
Tempi Crash Probe Nears End, but What Sparked the Fireball?
Two years after a deadly train crash in Tempi, Greece, which killed 57 people, investigators are still trying to understand what caused the explosion and fireball that followed the collision.
EU Prosecutor Files New Charges Against 16 in Greek Railway Contract Scandal Linked to Tempi Tragedy
The charges relate to Contract 717, a project intended to restore remote control and signaling systems across Greece’s railway network.
ND’s Karamanlis Probe Sparks Accusations of Cover-Up Over Deadly Train Crash
In a controversial move likely to intensify political tensions in Greece, the ruling New Democracy (ND) party has formally requested the creation of a parliamentary committee to conduct a preliminary investigation into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis.
Post-Tempi Tragedy, Greece and Italy Move to Reform Troubled Train Deal
Greece and Italy Reset Railway Deal After Years of Stagnation - €810 Million in New Investments Aimed at 2027 Modernization.
Tempi Victims Still Waiting for Truth as New Report Raises Fresh Doubts
Nearly 26 months after the devastating train collision in Tempi, Greece, a new technical report has reignited controversy over what truly caused the deadly explosion that followed.
PASOK to Pursue Felony Charges Against Ex-Minister in Tempi Tragedy
The political temperature is rising in Greece as the country moves closer to a possible parliamentary investigation into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis, over the tragic train collision in Tempi that killed 57 people.
After Tempi Tragedy, Greece Moves to Reinvent Its Railway Safety
Technological upgrades include mandatory installation of high-precision GNSS receivers and satellite internet in all locomotives.
Former Greek Transport Minister Faces New Scrutiny Over Deadly Train Crash
Former Greek Transport Minister Kostas Achilleas Karamanlis is once again under intense political scrutiny, as judicial authorities move closer to referring him to Parliament over potential criminal liability in the 2023 Tempi railway disaster.
Maria Karystianou Calls Press Conference Amid Mounting Scandal Over Tempi train disaster investigation
Maria’s Karystianou message for Tempi is clear: the truth must come to light.
Cover-Up in Plain Sight: Opposition Cries Foul Over Government’s Handling of Tempi Inquiry
The tragedy, which occurred in February 2023 and claimed the lives of 57 people, remains one of the most traumatic events in recent Greek memory.
Inside Story Exposes Fragile Foundation of Greek Government’s Bot Allegations Over Tempi Protests
The theory on Tempi - which gained traction in local media and was even repeated in Parliament by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis - now appears to rest on a single, highly dubious source.
Greek Parliament in Turmoil Over Tempi Train Tragedy Inquiry
Relatives of the Tempi disaster victims have formally requested that the case be transferred to the regular judicial system, rather than being handled by a parliamentary committee.
Doxiadis’ Abrupt Exit Undermines Mitsotakis’ Bid for Government Reset
Doxiadis’ resignation comes after accusations from opposition parties regarding his response to protests over the deadly train crash in Tempi.
Poll Reveals 78% of Greek Demonstrators Want Government Change
Nearly half of the demonstrators, 46%, sent a message that they were protesting not just the Tempi disaster but also the overall failures of recent years.
Greece’s Political Landscape Undergoes Seismic Shifts: Midsummer Reckonings for Party Leaders
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces mounting pressure, with his party’s support continuing to decline.
Mass Protests in Greece Reshape Political Landscape Amid Public Outrage Over Tempi Tragedy
Mass protests held across Greece on February 28 in response to the Tempi rail disaster have significantly shifted the country’s political landscape.
Greek Parliament Approves Inquiry into Deputy Minister Over Tempi Tragedy Site Alteration
The opposition united in fierce criticism against both Triantopoulos and the government.
Greek Parliament Braces for Political Showdown Following Mass Protests Over Tempi Train Disaster
Greece is bracing for a politically turbulent week as its Parliament takes center stage in the aftermath of mass protests marking the anniversary of the Tempi train disaster—one of the country's worst rail tragedies.
Investors Unfazed by Tempi Protests: Greece’s Markets Brush Off Political Uncertainty
Despite concerns that the fallout from the Tempi train tragedy and the historic anti-government protests of February 28 could destabilize Greece both politically and economically, financial indicators tell a different story.
The Last Resort: The People's Verdict
Two years after the Tempi tragedy, Greece witnessed the largest protest in its history. A demonstration of unprecedented scale, yet one that also exposed the authorities' alarming inability—or, depending on one's perspective, their calculated unwillingness—to safeguard a peaceful mass movement.
Greeks Rally in Unprecedented Numbers Over Train Tragedy
A powerful moment of silence was observed as the names of the victims were read aloud, with the crowd bowing their heads in tribute.
"I Can't Breathe": Thousands to Rally Demanding Justice for Tempi Victims
The demonstrations come exactly two years after the Tempi train crash, which killed 57 people, many of them young students.
Greek Government Denied It for Two Years - Now Investigators Confirm ‘Unknown Fuel’ in Tempi Crash
The revelation that the massive fireball following the fatal train collision in Tempi, Greece, on February 28, 2023, was likely caused by an “unknown fuel” has reignited public outrage.
Athens on Edge as Protesters Gather to Honor Victims of Tempi Train Disaster
Large demonstrations are expected in Athens, Thessaloniki, and other cities to mark the second anniversary of the deadly train crash in Tempi.
Greek Public Discontent Over Government
Dissatisfaction with the government’s response and the progress of the investigation for the Tempi train disaster.
Tempi Tragedy Anniversary Sparks Nationwide Strikes and Rallies
The Greek government is watching the situation closely, expressing concerns over what some officials describe as a "tsunami" of social opposition.