Thousands protest train crash in Athens
Protest marches and demonstrations were held in the capital Athens and other cities for the train accident that occurred last week in the Tempi region near Larissa, Greece and caused the death of 57 people.
Protests continue in many parts of the country for the train accident. More than 50,000 protesters in the capital Athens demanded the re-transfer of rail operations to the public, calling for the government to resign.
Thousands of protesters gathered in the streets of the capital, marched with banners in their hands, and chanted slogans against the government. Citizens demanded that railway operations be taken from the private sector and transferred to the public during the protest march, which was dominated by public sector employees.
PROTESTERS ATTACKED THE POLICE
Tension rose from time to time during the march to Syntagma Square, where the parliament building is located. About 500 protesters threw marbles, stones, molotov cocktails, and glass bottles at the riot police.
Police used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. Shops and bus stops were damaged in the ensuing clashes, and a vehicle was set on fire. The vehicle, which was engulfed in flames, was extinguished by the fire department.
