Greek students and teachers protest deployment of ‘University Police’ on campuses
The conservative New Democracy-led government in Greece has deployed University Institutions Protection Teams (OPPI) – called University police – on campuses in Athens and Thessaloniki
Greek working class extends solidarity to protesting workers of Malamatina Winery
The workers accuse the management of using the anti-worker labor law brought in by Labor Minister Kostis Hatzidakis of the conservative New Democracy (ND) government to subdue workers’ rights
Opposition in Greece demands in-depth investigation into government surveillance
Revelations on targeted surveillance through the Predator spyware on opposition politician Nikos Androulakis, as well as certain investigative journalists, has led to shock and outrage in Greece
Syrian child reported dead as asylum seekers left stranded in Greece-Turkey border area
A 5-year-old Syrian girl has reportedly died as a group of 39 asylum seekers remained stranded on an islet on the Evros River this week. Some members of the group have been stranded for weeks after being pushed back and forth by the Turkish and Greek authorities
Thousands stop work in Greece against arbitrary change in work structure
Thousands of employees of Efood took to the streets of Greece on June 17 as a response to a new change introduced by the company to the work structure
Communist-backed Panspoudastiki emerges victorious in student union elections in Greek universities
Radical struggles waged by the Students Struggle Front (MAS) along with youth over the past few years saw Panspoudastiki KS emerging as the leading force in student elections
Protests surge against US-Greece agreement on bases
The conservative New Democracy (ND)-dominated Greek parliament has approved the revision and extension of the bilateral defense cooperation agreement with the US which envisages the latter’s continued access to military bases in Greece
A “New NHS” or another way to degrade public health in Greece?
In Greece, a reform of the public health system that benefits the private sector has been met with resistance from health workers and progressive groups
Progressives in Greece reject Zelensky’s address to parliament with neo-Nazis
The testimony of the neo-Nazi Azov solidier in Greek parliament following the address of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been widely condemned
Greek rail workers protest transport of tanks for NATO’s military ventures
The Greek working class has intensified protests against the country’s involvement in the imperialist maneuvers of the US and NATO alliance in Europe
Health workers in Greece mobilize against pro-privatization reform
Health workers in Greece stopped working for three hours and took to the streets to protest new pro-privatization legislation promoted by the government
Working class in Greece protests docking of French battleship in its port
The French navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is currently docked at the Souda base in Greece. The Greek and French defense ministers signed a deal worth EUR 4 billion aboard the Charles de Gaulle on Thursday for the sale of advanced-technology frigates and Rafale fighters to Greece
- Dutch socialists demand solutions to cost of living crisis
- Uganda prepares for Ebola response
- Response to Hurricane Fiona raises concerns about discrimination, public health
- Over 70 dead and scores missing after boat full of migrants sinks off Syrian coast
- Yemenis mark Houthi capture of Sanaa and condemn Saudi-led war
