Deep sorrow has spread throughout Greece and beyond following the tragic car accident that occurred today, Tuesday (27/1), in Romania, which killed 7 PAOK fans. The country’s political leaders received the news with grief, expressing their condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as to the PAOK team.
Political leaders express grief over tragic accident in Romania
Parliament Speaker Tassoulas sends condolences to families of 7 PAOK fans killed in Romania
Parliament Speaker Konstantinos Tassoulas expressed his condolences to the families of the 7 PAOK fans killed in the car accident in Romania.
Tassoulas’ full statement: “With deep sorrow I learned of the horrific car accident involving PAOK team supporters in Romania. The unexpected loss of human life in a moment of joy such as supporting a sports team can only cause pain. I express my sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”
Mitsotakis on deadly Romania crash: Deeply shocked, my most sincere condolences to victims’ relatives
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis issued his own message of solidarity and support following the deadly accident in Romania. “Deeply shocked to learn of the tragic accident in Romania that cost the lives of 7 young fellow citizens. The Greek government and our Embassy are in direct cooperation with local authorities, providing every possible support,” the Prime Minister wrote in his post, expressing condolences to the victims’ families.
“In these difficult moments, together with all Greek women and men, I express my most sincere condolences to the victims’ relatives and to the PAOK family. With the common wish that the injured recover quickly. Our thoughts are with them.”
Nikos Androulakis: We are all shocked by the horrific accident in Romania
In a Facebook post, Nikos Androulakis expressed his grief over the tragic accident involving PAOK fans in Romania.
“We are all shocked by the horrific accident in Romania with Greek football fans killed, who were traveling to watch their beloved team’s match. Condolences to their families and to PAOK,” stated the PASOK leader.
Socrates Famellos: Our sincere condolences to the families and relatives of the victims
SYRIZA-PS leader Socrates Famellos expressed his grief over the death of PAOK fans and condolences to relatives through a social media post.
Specifically, he stated: “With deep grief we learned of the tragic death of seven PAOK fans and the injury of three in a car accident in Romania.
The loss of young people, who were traveling with the sole motivation of their love for sports and their team, shocks us.
On behalf of SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance, I express our sincere condolences to the families and relatives of the victims, as well as to the great PAOK family.
We stand with respect and support beside all those tested by this unspeakable tragedy.”
Health Minister Georgiadis: Three injured victims are conscious
The three injured victims of the horrific car accident in Romania are conscious, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced on X.
His detailed post:
“From the first moment I learned of the tragic accident with PAOK fans in Romania, I contacted Romanian authorities, specifically my counterpart Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete and Deputy Minister for Crisis Management Raed Arafat. The three injured are conscious and are currently being transferred to Timisoara University Hospital. We will have more information about their health shortly. We are ready to provide any kind of assistance needed or transfer them to Greece if doctors deem it necessary. We have excellent cooperation with Romanian authorities, whom we thank. I express my sincere condolences and deep grief to the victims’ families and the great PAOK family for this tragic accident.”
Από την πρώτη στιγμή που πληροφορήθηκα το τραγικό δυστύχημα με τους φιλάθλους του ΠΑΟΚ στη Ρουμανία, επικοινώνησα με τις Ρουμανικές Αρχές και συγκεκριμένα με τον ομόλογο μου Υπουργό Υγείας της Ρουμανίας κ. Alexandru Rogobete και με τον Υφυπουργό Διαχείρισης Κρίσεων κ. Raed…
— Άδωνις Γεωργιάδης (@AdonisGeorgiadi) January 27, 2026
Thessaloniki Mayor Angeloudis: Today awakened nightmarish memories of October 4, 1999
Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis expressed his condolences to the families of victims in the deadly car accident involving a van carrying PAOK supporters.
“In Thessaloniki today, the nightmarish memories of October 4, 1999 awakened. All our thoughts are with the PAOK fans who lost their lives in Romania, on the road to their beloved team’s away match,” he characteristically noted. He also expressed wishes for speedy recovery to the injured.
Athens Mayor Doukas: Black day for Greek football
Meanwhile, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas commented that it was “a black day for Greek football.” In his post, the mayor emphasized: “I have no words. Black day for Greek football. Strength to PAOK. Condolences to the victims’ families.”
