Munich and Frankfurt Hold Vigils for Victims of Tempi Train Disaster

Vigils honoring the victims of the train disaster were held by expatriates in Munich and Frankfurt on the second anniversary of the tragic event, Friday, February 28th. Hundreds of Greek expatriates gathered in the streets of Frankfurt, participating in memorial events for the 57 victims of the Tempi tragedy. The expatriates held banners and chanted slogans, expressing support and solidarity with the victims’ families. A particularly moving moment occurred when the gathered crowd called out the names of the deceased one by one, responding with ‘present’ to honor their memory. Similarly, hundreds of Greeks assembled at Munich’s central Königsplatz, answering a global call for justice in memory of the Tempi victims. Over 1,000 expatriates flooded the square, creating a vibrant mosaic of solidarity. Key slogans such as ‘I HAVE NO OXYGEN’ and ‘Justice for Tempi – Gerechtigkeit für Tempi’ echoed loudly across the Bavarian capital’s Königsplatz. Speakers emphasized the importance of preserving the memory of the victims and maintaining pressure for reforms in Greece’s railway network, effective functioning of Greek Justice, and accountability.