Anger and protests escalate in Greece after deadly train crash

Protesters clashed with police in Thessaloniki, Greece, throwing Molotov cocktails, fireworks and stones, while police responded with tear gas after the demonstration for the vigil train crash and the victims. The protests, fueled by anger at the perceived lack of safety measures in Greece's rail network and political corruption have intensified in several cities, with protesters condemning the tragedy as a crime. The clashes in Thessaloniki were similar to those in Athens, where protesters challenged police cordons and set fire to garbage bins. Despite the violence, the protests were earlier massive and peaceful. Thessaloniki, Greece on Friday 3 March 2023