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Greek political fallout over Tempi train accident
Overview
Political and social tensions are escalating in Greece regarding the handling of the Tempi train accident. Thessaly Regional Governor Dimitris Kouretas has publicly challenged former governor Kostas Agorastos, accusing him of attempting to meet with victims' parents privately. Kouretas compared such secretive behavior to ‘mafiosi’ who ‘move in the dark’ and has called for Agorastos to address the Regional Council publicly.
Simultaneously, the Association of Relatives of Tempi Victims has criticized the national government. Association president Pavlos Aslanidis announced he will refuse to meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the Thessaloniki International Fair. Aslanidis raised allegations concerning the covering of the accident site with debris, citing testimony that suggests orders for such interventions may have come from the Prime Minister and his aide. The association intends to participate in nationwide protests to demand accountability and justice through the courts.
Entities
Dimitris Kouretas · Pavlos Aslanidis · Kostas Agorastos · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Association of Relatives of Tempi Victims
Timeline
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12 days ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesTempi victims' relatives association criticizes Greek governmentPavlos Aslanidis, head of the Tempi victims' relatives association, criticized the Greek government and refused to meet PM Mitsotakis, citing concerns over the investigation into the accident site.
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16 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesDimitris Kouretas challenges former governor over Tempi accident handlingThessaly Governor Dimitris Kouretas has challenged former governor Kostas Agorastos to a public debate on September 29 regarding the Tempi train accident investigation.
Sources
e-thessalia.gr · ethnos.gr · iskra.gr · larissanet.gr · tempo24.news · thenewspaper.gr · thestival.gr · zougla.gr