Protests erupted across Greece on the second anniversary of the 2023 train disaster that killed 57 people, with public and private sector workers staging a 24-hour strike. Businesses in Athens closed, transportation was disrupted, and taxi drivers provided free rides to protesters.
Thousands gathered in Athens demanding justice, carrying signs with victims’ last words and symbolic numbers. The peaceful demonstrations turned violent when masked protesters threw Molotov cocktails at riot police in Syntagma Square. Police responded with tear gas, leading to clashes that spread to nearby streets. Three people were hospitalized due to tear gas exposure.
Similar rallies took place in Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Patras, Larissa, and European cities including Brussels, Rome, and several in England.
A recent report by the Greek Railway Safety Agency revealed systemic understaffing, safety failures, and long-standing violations, reinforcing claims of negligence in the deadly crash.
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