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Greek government says 7 fans of soccer team PAOK killed in vehicle crash in Romania
Greek authorities and PAOK coordinate support after seven fans died in a crash while heading to a Europa League match; rival clubs expressed unity and condolences.
- On Tuesday, Greece's government confirmed seven PAOK fans died in a minibus crash in Romania, with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis deeply shaken by the accident.
- The supporters were traveling to a Europa League match in Lyon, a fixture scheduled for Thursday, continuing PAOK's active Europa League campaign seen on Jan. 22, 2026.
- Greek officials and the embassy are coordinating with local Romanian authorities and PAOK to support families of the victims and injured fans, sending club representatives to Romania.
- Officials said they hope the injured fans recover quickly, supporters' associations of Olympiakos, Panathinaikos, Aris and others issued condolences, and Lyon expressed `sincere condolences` with a tribute at the match Thursday.
- PAOK president Ivan Savvidis called the crash `an unspeakable tragedy` and said he mourns with families of the victims and millions of compatriots, while Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis extended his sincerest condolences.
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Seven supporters of PAOK Saloniki die in a serious traffic accident in Romania. Fans were on their way to the European League game in Lyon.
Seven fans of the Greek football club Paok lost their lives in a serious traffic accident near the Romanian city of Timisoara, who were on their way to Lyon for a Europa League match.
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