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Greece: Shameful 'Premiere' at the Tempi Trial – Next Session on April 1st – Outcry

Published March 23, 2026, 14:05
Greece: Shameful 'Premiere' at the Tempi Trial – Next Session on April 1st – Outcry

The start of the trial for the tragic train accident in Tempi was marked by disruption due to protests from the victims' relatives. The relatives protested the unsuitability of the courtroom, as there were not enough seats and some were forced to sit in the defendants' seats. The relatives also requested that the trial be recorded by the media, a request on which the court reserved its decision. The president of the Criminal Court of Appeal of Larissa announced the adjournment of the trial to April 1st, after repeated interruptions due to the protests. The situation highlights the tension and emotional charge surrounding the trial.