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Police in Greece fire tear gas as protest marking deadly train crash anniversary turns violent

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Source: Sky News
Published: Feb, 28 2025 11:04

Greek police have fired tear gas at demonstrators throwing petrol bombs after a protest marking the anniversary of the country's worst-ever train crash turned violent. Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in cities across Greece as part of a general strike on Friday.

The crash in 2023 killed 57 people and has become a symbol of institutional failure in the country. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

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