On February 28, 2025, tens of thousands gathered in Athens to protest the government's perceived cover-up of a 2023 train crash that killed 57 people. Approximately 170,000 attended the Athens protest, with nationwide participation reaching around 325,000. While most demonstrated peacefully, a smaller faction rioted, resulting in clashes with riot police, who deployed tear gas and stun grenades. These protests coincided with a general strike organized by private-sector unions to demand justice and accountability. Police reported multiple arrests and some injuries, highlighting the tensions surrounding the ongoing call for justice.
"Hundreds of thousands of people demanded justice for the 57 people killed when a passenger train collided with a freight train in 2023."
"Protesters have alleged that the government was involved in a cover-up of evidence, slowing down investigations into the crash."
"Greek riot police deployed tear gas and stun grenades to disperse a smaller group of protesters throwing Molotov cocktails and stones."
"Alongside the protests, private-sector unions kicked off a 24-hour general strike, which paralyzed public transport and caused the closure of government offices and schools."
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