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Papastergiou on Violanta: “My last signature on the permit was in 2011 — I was shocked by the owner’s ‘direct hit’”

He said the signed permit was for part of a building that had been constructed in two phases

Owner of Violanta, Konstantinos Tziortziotis, remanded in custody after five-hour testimony

The testimony of Mr. Tziortziotis regarding the explosion at the Trikala factory that claimed the lives of five female workers lasted four hours and 45 minutes

“I am the boss and you will do what I tell you”: The chilling testimony of the plumber who installed the pipe at the Violanta factory

“I am responsible from here on,” the owner allegedly told him — What the plumber testified about the tank connection

Violanta factory owner to testify on Tuesday: Evidence that led to the new arrest

Upgrade of charges and revelations about the factory explosion – Workers confirmed the strong smell of propane as early as June

Violanta’s permits under scrutiny, employees had reported a smell resembling gas

New excavations in the coming days to locate additional evidence – As emerging from the investigation, the basement where the explosion occurred was not declared and was mainly used as a storage area

Gas leak and oven explosion indicate initial findings on the tragedy at the Violanta factory

The protothema.gr team is at the scene of the tragedy – Five women lost their lives in the deadly explosion – Investigations continue at the site of the tragedy

Fifth body found after fire at Violanta factory in Trikala

The body of the unfortunate woman was found near the remains of the other three women who were discovered first – How the tragedy happened, temperatures above 1,000 degrees in the factory

Major fire at the Violanta factory in Trikala: Five employees missing, six others taken to hospital

The fire is burning a large wing of the factory – According to reports, 11 people were in the wing; five have not been located – The eight who were transferred to hospital are in good health

Explosion at a factory in the Patras Industrial Zone, one injured

Fire brigade units and EKAB ambulances rushed to the scene

Russia: The secret factory where the drones that bomb Ukraine are produced

Since the beginning of the war the facilities have been constantly expanding - They use Chinese components and Iranian know-how

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