Violanta Owner Remanded in Custody Over Trikala Explosion

Following a lengthy deposition, the owner of the Violanta biscuit factory, Konstantinos Tziortziotis, has been remanded in custody in connection with the explosion at the factory in Trikala, which resulted in the deaths of five female employees.

K. Tziortziotis allegedly claimed that he learned of the propane leak late and was unaware of the danger, while blaming his associates. The judicial authorities are considering extending the indictment to other individuals.

Meanwhile, employee testimonies describe a pre-existing odor problem of LPG, as well as shortcomings in safety measures. An employee testified that he noticed the odor from November 2025 and reported it to the owner.

The judicial investigation continues, with authorities focusing on the causes of the explosion, the information, maintenance and implementation of safety protocols.