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Trial Begins for 36 in Greece's Deadly Train Disaster

4/2/2026

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  • Relatives of 57 victims gathered in a courtroom on April 1, 2026, demanding justice for Greece's worst train disaster, dubbed the "Tempi crime."
  • The trial involves 36 defendants, including a station master and railway officials, and is chaotic, with overcrowding.
  • The European Public Prosecutor's Office says the collision could have been avoided with timely safety upgrades.
  • Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis remains in office, and no politicians are on trial.