On the two-year anniversary of the Tempe train crash, Athens witnessed unprecedented protests, with approximately 300,000 participants. Demonstrators of all ages gathered in Syntagma Square, standing in silent homage to the victims of the disaster widely considered preventable. The atmosphere was notably solemn, contrasting with typical protest fervor. This mass gathering signals a powerful societal response to grievances surrounding accountability and safety in the wake of tragedies. As the protests unfold, international leaders, including UK's Keir Starmer and Sweden's Ulf Kristersson, are also preparing for strategic discussions on supporting Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
Over the course of many years reporting from Greece, I have never seen protest rallies of the magnitude in size or depth of spirit as today.
Demonstrators stood in silence, in angry silence, in honour of those who had died in a disaster almost everyone believes was preventable.
AFP is reporting that about 300,000 people are taking part in demonstrations, according to police.
On Sunday, I will travel to London to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other European colleagues to continue discussions on Ukraine.
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