Athens Unrest: 61 Arrested After Failed Vote
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March 8, 2025 09:42
athens, greece - 61 detained in Athens after failed motion against Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Protests erupt over 2023 train crash.
Failed Vote Leads to Unrest
61 individuals were detained in Athens following a failed motion against Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The motion was rejected during a parliamentary vote, leading to protests.
Train Crash Tragedy
In 2023, a passenger train carrying 352 individuals collided head-on with a freight train in the Tempi region, resulting in the deaths of 57 people, including university students.
Public Outcry and Minister Resignation
Following the tragic accident, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned as public opinion indicated widespread distrust in the government's handling of the incident.
Violent Protests and Arrests
Protesters gathered outside the parliament demanding justice for the victims of the train crash, leading to clashes with security forces. 30 individuals were also arrested in the northern city of Thessaloniki.