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Tempi Disaster Cover-Up Allegations Escalate Amid Safety Lapses

New revelations have emerged regarding the devastating Tempi train disaster, with allegations of a cover-up, including the unauthorized removal of soil and debris from the crash site. This comes alongside the stark admission in Parliament that, three and a half years after the tragedy, crucial automatic braking systems for trains remain non-functional.

Adding to the domestic concerns, a severe beating of a pregnant woman in Kallithea has sparked new details and investigations, while authorities are also probing the death of a paramedic on Syros. Separately, a large fire has broken out in Giannades, Corfu, requiring significant mobilization of the Fire Service.

Internationally, Greek media is closely following widespread wildfires in France and Spain, which have led to mass evacuations and affected critical infrastructure, including NASA facilities near Madrid. There is also significant attention on the global energy market, with persistent high oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East causing a major energy shock, alongside reports of Greek Patriot missile defense systems intercepting Houthi drones in Saudi Arabia.

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Tempi Disaster: Cover-Up Allegations and Unfixed Safety Systems

New details have surfaced regarding the Tempi train disaster, with serious allegations of a cover-up, including the unauthorized removal of soil and debris from the crash site. Concurrently, it has been acknowledged in Parliament that, three and a half years after the tragic event, the automatic braking system for trains is still not operational.

Violent Beating of Pregnant Woman Under Investigation

New revelations have emerged concerning the severe beating of a pregnant woman in Kallithea, who is reported to be in critical condition. Authorities are investigating this case, with one report specifically mentioning accusations of attempted murder and stifling a pregnancy after her ex-partner allegedly kicked her in the stomach.

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