Father leads nightly protests demanding answers for Greece's deadliest train crash
Panos, whose 23-year-old son Dennis died in the 2023 Tempe train crash, joins families each night at 11:18 pm outside the Greek Parliament to call for accountability.
Three years after the Tempe collision that killed 57 passengers, families continue to gather nightly at the parliament, reciting the victims' names. Panos, grieving his son Dennis, has become a prominent voice in the movement, pressing authorities to reveal missing evidence and address alleged safety lapses. The upcoming trial has heightened tensions, and the protestors' demands focus on full transparency and responsibility. A documentary titled The Tempe 57, directed by Anna Prokou and Nina Maria Pashalidou, chronicles the campaign.
Why it matters
The protests highlight ongoing demands for safety reforms and transparency after Greece's deadliest train disaster.
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