Greece train disaster trial sparks anger
Relatives of the victims of the Tempi train disaster gathered in court on Wednesday, calling for accountability and justice three years after Greece’s deadliest railway accident. The hearing, held in Larisa, had already been delayed once due to disorganisation during its initial opening. As proceedings resumed, many families once again struggled to gain access to the courtroom, with entry restricted to officially registered participants. Several relatives expressed frustration over limited seating, noting that police occupied multiple rows while families were left unable to properly follow the trial. Defence lawyer Zoe Konstantopoulou called for the sessions to be recorded to ensure transparency, given the restricted access. The tragedy, which occurred in February 2023, involved a passenger train traveling from Athens to Thessaloniki that collided head-on with a freight train near Tempi. Most of the 57 victims were students. Some are believed […]