The authorities revised the toll of the deadly shipwreck down to 78. But hundreds of people were feared missing, and nine survivors were detained on criminal charges.
Author: NIKI KITSANTONIS
Greece Elections: New Democracy on Track to Win Most Votes
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s New Democracy party did not win enough votes to form a one-party government. But he appeared to rule out talks to form a coalition, setting the stage for a second vote in weeks.
Greece Will Make Trains Safer, Transport Minister Vows
He also apologized for the crash that killed 57 people. But his words did little to soothe anger, as 40,000 protesters took to the streets in Athens.
Search of Train Crash Site in Greece Nears an End
The authorities were planning to start clearing the debris after Greece’s deadliest rail disaster, with some relatives receiving confirmation that their loved ones had died, while others had to wait.
Greece Train Crash: At Least 38 Dead as Rescuers Search for Survivors
A train with over 300 passengers on board collided with a freight train. The prime minister blamed “tragic human error,” the police arrested a station manager, and the transport minister announced his resignation.
Greece Moves to Block Far-Right Party as Election Nears
A new law targets a party founded by an imprisoned former official of the neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn. But critics say its reach could be wider.
Greek Court Drops Espionage Charges Against Aid Workers
The 24 defendants had been charged with misdemeanors over their work with migrants, but they still face more serious charges.
Constantine II, the Last King of Greece, Dies at 82
An Olympic medalist, he was popular when he took the throne in 1964. But his efforts to intervene in Greek politics led to a coup and his ouster.
Greece Opens Espionage Trial of Aid Workers Who Helped Migrants
Sara Mardini, a Syrian refugee turned activist, is among 24 people facing charges. Amnesty International has called the case “farcical.”
Greece Tries Stationing Police on Campus, and Students Fight Back
For decades, law enforcement was rarely allowed on university grounds. Critics say that putting officers there is part of a slide toward authoritarianism.