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Test of Accountability
The trial of 36 defendants resumed amid continuing tensions and restricted family access.
“Relatives of the 57 people who died crowded into a courtroom demanding justice”
Overcrowding forced victims' families to sit in accused seats.
Maria Karystianou, who lost her daughter, has founded a political party for truth and justice.
The trial symbolizes Greece's struggle to translate outrage into accountability.
Justice Delayed
Thirty-six people face charges from negligent homicide to disruption of traffic.
No politicians are on trial, though public anger is often directed at Mitsotakis.
Victims included many university students returning from carnival festivities.
The court approved full audio recording while still weighing video coverage.
Public Mobilization
More than 65,000 people gathered nationwide marking the anniversary.
“Justice for the dead, shouted Pavlos Aslanidis”
Public transport was heavily disrupted due to strikes.
Families, students, unions, and ordinary citizens are demanding justice.
The demand for accountability extends beyond the courtroom.
Symbolic Transformation
The disaster has evolved into a profound national reckoning.
Victims' families describe it as a crime.
Parliament has debated a motion for an independent commission of inquiry.
Karystianou's turn from grief to political action epitomizes civic awakening.