Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:38pm on 28 Feb 2025,Friday International
Violent clashes erupted in Athens, Greece, as protesters marking the second anniversary of the 2023 Tempe train crash threw petrol bombs at police. Riot officers responded with tear gas and stun grenades as demonstrators stormed barricades near Parliament. The crash, which killed 57 people, has fueled national outrage over the government's failure to improve railway safety. A general strike halted flights, trains, and businesses, with protesters demanding justice. “This wasn’t an accident, it was murder,” said a demonstrator. A recent report blamed human error and outdated infrastructure, but many say systemic failures remain unaddressed.
