Tempe rail crash charges reignite debate about scrupulousness of investigation

PoliticsGreek Politics Tags: Disasters, Justice, New Democracy, PASOK-KINAL, SYRIZA
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The Tempe train crash, in which 57 people lost their lives in February, is back in the headlines and part of the public debate again, months after the government felt that its resounding wins in this summer’s two general elections put to bed any questions about political responsibility for the disaster.

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Athens brought charges on Monday against 23 suspects, which include 18 public officials, for crimes relating to the execution of contracts for restoring remote traffic control and signalling systems on G...

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