Skip to main content

Displaying items by tag: political party

Maria Karystianou, the mother of a victim of Greece's deadliest rail disaster who became one of the country's most prominent voices for accountability, has formally launched a political party, declaring her movement's goal as finishing first in the pursuit of "truth and justice.

Published in Greece

Maria Karystianou, who spearheaded the movement for justice for the Tempi tragedy, having lost her daughter in the crash, has formally announced her intention to establish a political entity, inspired by the Tempi tragedy, with a platform focused on “cleansing” and “fighting corruption.” Polls indicate significant support for Karystianou, drawing potential votes from various party electorates—especially those who believed in theories about “illegal cargo” being involved in the Tempi incident. Karystianou is in talks with figures from political, academic, and social spheres to build the foundation of her new political venture.

Published in Greece
Tuesday, 11 March 2014 21:24

Former royal family planning politics?

The memorial service for the fifty years since the death of King Paul at the former royal estate at Tatoi, last Thursday was more akin to a pre-election gathering than a somber funereal congregation.

Published in Greece