A general strike in Greece disrupted services as thousands protested the government's inaction following a devastating railway disaster two years ago. Thousands walked off the job as labor unions called for accountability for the 57 lives lost in the crash. Key public services halted, with protests occurring in Athens and beyond, demanding enhanced rail safety and punishment for responsible officials. The event emphasized frustration over slow judicial investigations and the government's perceived negligence, affecting flights, ferries, schools, and hospitals across the nation.
The 24-hour walkout, called by Greece's two main labor unions, is the latest in a series of public protests... over the dragging judicial investigation into the crash.
There is still lingering anger in the country over the government's failure to put any of its politicians under scrutiny over the loss of life.
Rallies were taking place in Athens and across Greece, with protesters calling for those at fault in the crash to be punished and for rail safety to be improved.
Although taxi drivers joined the strike, some volunteers were offering protesters free rides to rallies.
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