27/01/2026 16:01
Families of the victims are being informed
The authorities are informing the families of the PAOK supporters who lost their lives in the road accident in Romania.

27/01/2026 16:13
PAOK: Call for calm and responsibility
PAOK FC is calling for calm and responsibility at this time. The “black-and-white” club stresses that unconfirmed information should not be circulated, as it may cause panic or confusion, especially at such a sensitive moment.

At the same time, it is noted that PAOK is in constant communication with the competent authorities, both at Greek and European level, in order to gain a clear picture of what has happened and the condition of those involved. The club emphasizes that any official update will be issued only when there is reliable and cross-checked information.

27/01/2026 16:11
Angeloudis’ condolences for the tragedy involving PAOK supporters
The Mayor of Thessaloniki, Stelios Angeloudis, posted the following message on social media regarding the tragedy in Romania:
“In Thessaloniki today, the nightmarish memories of October 4, 1999 were revived. Our thoughts are with the PAOK supporters who lost their lives in Romania, on their way to watch their beloved team play away from home.

My sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this tragic accident, and a speedy recovery to the injured.”

27/01/2026 16:06
Seven victims confirmed, says the Greek Embassy in Romania
Seven people, all PAOK supporters travelling to France in a tourist van, are the death toll from the tragic accident following a head-on collision in the village of Laghoz, near Timisoara, Romania, as confirmed by the Greek Embassy in Bucharest.

At 17:00, an embassy delegation will travel to the scene of the accident, which is located a seven-hour drive from the Romanian capital.

27/01/2026 16:04
Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with Romanian authorities
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been in immediate contact and cooperation with the Romanian authorities since the accident became known. Staff from the Greek Embassy in Bucharest are travelling immediately to the scene for the swift completion of all required procedures and to monitor the condition of the injured.