A year after the tragedy in Tempe, spectacular marches across the country. Thousands of citizens have demanded that this crime should not be covered up and that the victims should get justice.
Sad for them but also angry with her Tragedy in TempeKilling 57 souls, thousands of citizens across the country were exposed on Wednesday (28/02). A year after the train accident.
Trade unions, unions, federations, organizations and collectives flourished 24-hour strikeAs a minimal mark of respect to the victims of fatal accidents, Participation in mobilizations is large and massive.
The protestors made it clear in a loud voice The crime in Tempe will never be forgottenWhen they request Non-hiding of responsibilities and delivery of justice.
At the same time, the workers of the branches expressed their demand for better working and living conditions, while they protested against low wages, lack of time, cost of living, education etc.
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Thousands of citizens in the streets, great processions
Shortly before 11:00 on Wednesday morning (28/02), thousands of people began to gather at the center. AthensParticipating in the announced strike.
ADEDY announced a 24-hour general strike, while labor centers across the country, hundreds of unions and confederations staged strikes and protest rallies. “Even after a year, those responsible for the tragedy have not been held accountable.” She underscores the calling.
“One year later, here we are again on the streets, shouting together that we must not forget. We will continue to fight to hold those responsible accountable and to undo any attempt to cover up responsibility. She insisted on the call.
According to ELAS estimates, Participants in the massive marches in Athens exceeded 20,000.
Thousands of people of all ages demonstrated passionately, carrying banners and shouting slogans for the dead. “We don't live by luck”, “Take me when you come”, “Mom I'm here”, “How much is our life worth?” Some slogans were written on the placards, where the people gathered said “No” to hide the responsibilities. to hear Tempe is justice for crime.
They were observed after 14:00 PM Extreme events defined outside of Parliament. Molotov cocktails were thrown in front of parliament, police responded with chemicals and protesters were cleared from the scene.
8 people were arrested and 15 arrested in incidents at protest rallies in Athens today, while 2 police officers were injured.
At the offices of Hellenic Railways, the march endedTraffic has been restored.
Names of the dead with red paint
One of the most notable moments was when protesters stood in front of Parliament and They wrote the names of 57 dead people in red He breathed his last in Tempe.
Parades in Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion and other cities
The protest march was also large in the center of Thessaloniki. According to EL.AS' assessment, they presented their “present”. More than 10,000 protestersThe police also arrested.
Academicians, trade unions, students, coalitions, members of the extra-parliamentary left and those from the anti-authority space called for justice and accountability for the victims of the Tempe tragedy.
“The Crime in Tempe Will Never Be Forgotten”, Read the rally's central banner, while people hung a large banner in Egnatia, high above the theater school, which read “The crime in Thembi should not be covered up”.
After completing the course Limited episodes erupted In the center of the city, chemicals were used against demonstrators by MAT forces.
Gathering at National Protest Square The Labor Center of Patras, Trade Unions and Trade Unions were also carried outA 24-hour strike is being held today to mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly train accident at Tempi.
Public and private sector employees, freelancers, retirees, students, students, organizations, agencies etc. participated in the meeting. Also in attendance were farmers from Achaia who arrived in Patras with tractors and agricultural machinery.
Protest rally A 24-hour strike announced by ADEDY and other labor unions was also held in Eleftherias Square in Heraklion, Crete.
Public and private sector employees, builders, retired students and students participated in the march They again demanded that Tempe not cover up the tragedy On the anniversary of the tragic accident.
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Commemoration at the site of tragedy
Heartbreaking moments for victims' families at the scene of a horrific crash in Tempe.
Relatives and friends of victims They quickly reached the accident site. There at 12:00 p.m Annual Memorial.
At the memorial service, the priest broke down in tears as he read the names of those who died during the Trisaka His voice broke.
All those present were wearing a black and white sticker with a black ribbon on the chest and the date of the accident on 28.02.2023.
At the end all the relatives chanted “Immortality” and applauded. Immediately, bereaved parents spoke up.
Parliament has a file on Thembi
He arrived at Parliament on Wednesday afternoon (28/02). Case file of the Tempe case. On the one-year anniversary of the train crash that killed 57 people, evidence collected by Larisa investigators during the trial reached the Greek parliament.
Last week comes to mind. NEWS 24/7 revealed that the Larissa Appeals Prosecutor's Office, In a document Following a related question from SYRIZA MP Vassilis Kokalis, he had sent to Dimitris Markopoulos, head of the investigative commission. It is said that the case documents will be sent soon.
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Inquiry process by the Commission of Inquiry Last week was completed by the majority decision of the government, strong protests and opposition parties withdrew. A further meeting is scheduled on March 8 and another on March 11 to discuss the findings.
With the new data, Parliament now has decisive elements for the case. The opposition is expected to extend the hearing by at least a week at the March 8 meeting and call key witnesses that the government's majority has so far rejected.
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