He appeared skeptical about the load of the train that caused the fire, "drawing a line" with the initial information from the Fire Brigade, Hellenic Train and OSE - The political "nails" he unleashed
The coordinated demonstrations spanned 110 locations, including key international hubs. Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece’s largest cities, saw the most sizable turnouts, with approximately 30,000 protesters in each city. Although the marches remained largely peaceful, tensions flared briefly as small groups clashed with police, leading to exchanges of tear gas and flares.
These demonstrations aim to bring attention to the tragic train accident that occurred in Tempi on February 28, 2023, and to demand justice for the victims and accountability from authorities.
Inbound travelers to Greece boosted tourism-related revenues to 21.27 billion euros in the Jan.-Nov. 2024 period.
The system had been implemented on a pilot basis since April 2024 on Athens International Airport Express Bus lines (X93, X95, X96 and X97).
The fare hikes will affect both passenger tickets and vehicle transport services, as operators struggle with increased costs related to controlling carbon and sulfur emissions.
