Greece to Transfer Control of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Greek government is moving to place the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the direct control of the Ministry of Defense.
This decision comes in response to a protest staged at the site by Panos Ruci, the father of one of the 57 victims of the 2023 Tempi train crash.
Ruci conducted a hunger strike at the memorial, drawing public attention and support from rival political parties, turning the site into a focal point of anti-government sentiment.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the decision.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a national memorial located outside the Parliament building in Athens’ Syntagma Square.
Author's summary: Greece transfers Tomb control to Ministry of Defense.