Greek Air Traffic Controllers Join Strike Demanding Justice for Tempe Rail Disaster

Greek air traffic controllers will join a nationwide general strike on February 28 to demand justice for the victims of the Tempe rail disaster, which occurred two years ago and resulted in 57 deaths. The strike, organized by labor unions, will ground nearly all commercial flights, with only essential services like medical evacuations and military flights being handled. This timing coincides with the anniversary of the tragic collision between a freight and passenger train that revealed significant safety deficiencies in Greece's railway system, prompting the resignation of the transport minister. Public anger has grown over the government's handling of the disaster, with accusations of a cover-up and delays in the inquiry. Recent mass protests have also been spurred by victims' relatives, many of whom were students affected by the tragedy. Courts have previously ruled that air traffic controllers participating in general strikes is illegal, adding complexity to the situation.