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Greek Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Deadly 2023 Train Crash

Opposition parties and mass protests demand accountability for the tragedy that killed 57 people and exposed systemic safety failures.

  • The Greek parliament will hold a no-confidence vote on Friday, initiated by opposition parties accusing the government of mishandling the aftermath of the 2023 train crash.
  • The February 28, 2023 crash, Greece’s deadliest rail disaster, killed 57 people, primarily students, and was attributed to faulty equipment and human error.
  • Critics allege government negligence, citing ignored warnings about railway safety and claims of evidence tampering, including debris removal and missing security footage.
  • A parliamentary committee has been established to investigate former Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos, who resigned this week, over allegations of obstructing the crash investigation.
  • Mass protests and general strikes have mobilized hundreds of thousands of Greeks, reflecting widespread public distrust in the government and judiciary to ensure accountability.
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