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Corfu tutorial schools closed today
CORFU. Private tutorial schools (frontistiria) are taking part in the nationwide strike and protest following the tragic rail crash.

Pharmaceutical Association: Work stoppage today in mourning for train crash victims
CORFU. The Association is asking members to have a work stoppage on Wednesday 8 March, 12:00-14:30.

Tempi rail accident: Strikes and protests tomorrow
CORFU. Strikes and protests in Corfu from workers, teachers, pupils, students and parents.

Tragic turn of events led to Corfu woman being on train involved in crash
CORFU. The 55-year-old woman΄s funeral is being held in Vitalades at 16:00 on Tuesday.

Funeral on Tuesday for Corfu woman who died in train crash
CORFU. The woman΄s body was identified at Larissa Hospital using DNA from a family member.

Silent vigil for the dead at Pentofanero and Annunziata Square
CORFU. "We mourn our dead - We demand the truth"

Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis announces special Committee to investigate Tempi train crash
ATHENS. The chairman and members of the special Committee that will investigate the Tempi rail accident were announced on Friday afternoon.

Train crash death toll now 57 according to medical examiner Rubini Leontari
LARISSA. Lab DNA tests are continuing.

Tremendous public response to call for blood
CORFU. A large number of students as well as people of all ages went to the former psychiatric clinic to donate blood for those injured in the Tempi train crash.

Corfu woman amongst dead in train crash
The process of collecting genetic material is continuing in order to identify the bodies.

Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis resigns
ATHENS. "I feel it is my duty to do so and to take responsibility for the mistakes of the Greek state and the political system throughout the years."

Τrain crash in Tempe: Corfu Hospital donates 20 bottles of blood
CORFU. The Corfu Technical Chamber offered another 20.

Train crash: "Everything is done manually," says train drivers΄ association president
LARISSA. "We are in manual mode throughout the Athens-Thessaloniki network".

Greek PM at scene of tragedy
TEMPI. "We will find out what caused this tragedy and will do everything in our power to prevent anything like this ever happening again."

Train crash: Stationmaster arrested
Along with the stationmaster, the pointsman and a Hellenic Train representative were also brought in.

Greek PM announces three days of mourning following train disaster in Tempe
ATHENS. Parliament suspended today due to the tragedy.

Head-on train crash outside Larissa
The confirmed number of dead is 32 and 53 are hospitalised. Family and friends of passengers can contact Larissa Police at 2410683175-6 for information.

Central Corfu Mayor meets with Corfu volunteers who went to Turkey with Search and Rescue Team
CORFU. Meropi Ydraiou: "Corfu sent a message of humanity and solidarity."