The Greek government has disputed the credibility of data released after the “Violanta” factory tragedy in Trikala, which revealed a staggering escalation in labor accidents, reaching a peak in 2025. The government is trying to prevent a narrative of systemic safety failure from taking root, amid a chorus of opposition claims regarding non-existent oversight. Central to the government’s defense are official figures from the Labor Inspection Authority, which record 42 workplace fatalities in 2025 (with 5 still under investigation). These figures suggest a stable trend since 2021, directly contradicting claims by unions and opposition parties of over 200 deaths. “Many in this country, within both the political system and the media, have made it their second nature to act as self-appointed prosecutors,” government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated, targeting both opposition parties and public commentators.