Greeks have gone to the polls in the first election since the country's economy ceased to be subject to international lenders. Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the leader of the left-wing Syriza party, Alexis Tsipras, are the two main contenders vying for power. Mitsotakis' New Democracy party is ahead in the polls, but the new electoral system of proportional representation means his 40% vote share is not enough to secure a majority of the 300 seats in Parliament. He has indicated he will seek a second election if necessary.
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The stationmaster of the train disaster in Larissa, Greece has been charged with negligent homicide and jailed pending trial. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has apologized for any responsibility the government may bear and promised a swift investigation. Once a new parliament is in place, a commission will be named to investigate decades of mismanagement of the country’s railway system.
At least 36 people were killed and dozens injured in a tragic train collision in central Greece on Wednesday. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the site of the crash and vowed to find out what caused the tragedy, while Transportation Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigned in respect for the victims. The government has declared a three-day period of national mourning and set up a fund to support the families of those affected.
At least 29 people were killed and 85 injured in a tragic train collision in northern Greece on Wednesday morning. Local resident Vassilis Polyzos described the scene as chaotic, with multiple cars derailed and at least three bursting into flames. Survivors reported that several passengers were thrown through the windows of the train cars due to the impact. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed his condolences and promised to provide assistance to those affected. This is the second major train crash in Greece in the past year.
At least 26 people were killed and 85 injured in a tragic train collision in northern Greece on Wednesday morning. Multiple train cars derailed and at least three caught fire, with images from the scene showing smoke pouring out of toppled train cars and long lines of rescue vehicles. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his condolences and said the government would provide any necessary assistance.