Greek communists condemn government’s complicity in Israeli war on Gaza
The Communist Party of Greece and other anti-imperialist forces are mobilizing against the government’s complicity in imperialist wars. They have also demanded that Greek forces and military assets not be deployed in the war on Gaza
Conservative New Democracy wins majority in Greek parliamentary elections, far-right makes gains
The conservative New Democracy (ND) party led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis secured a simple majority by winning 158 seats in the 300-seat parliament. Three far-right parties won seats in the new parliament, marking a strong return of the far-right following the ban on the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party in 2020
48th Odigits festival concludes successfully in Greece
The Odigits festival organized by the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) is among the most popular annual youth festivals in Europe
Workers mobilize across Greece demanding protection of public health and safer workplaces
The Federation of Greek Hospital Doctors’ Associations has presented a series of demands in light of the spike in COVID-19 cases. These include urgent mass recruitment and appointment to permanent positions for all doctors
Tens of thousands of Greek workers protest privatization of social security
A massive strike was held in Greece on February 18 against a bill that calls for privatizing social security. Workers staged mobilizations in over 60 places with tens of thousands marching in Athens alone
Thousands march across Greece against US imperialism
Thousands of people from progressive sections across Greece took part in a massive demonstration protesting the ratification of the Greece- US defence deal.
Massive protests break out in Greece following ratification of defense pact with US
The new Greece-US Defense Cooperation Agreement seeks to upgrade and extend the US bases in Greece and is likely to further integrate the country with NATO maneuvers
Massive protests across Greece in defense of social security
There is a strong demand for repealing the social security reforms proposed by the New Democracy (ND)-led government in the country. The reforms encourage privatization across sectors
Greeks take to the streets in large numbers against visit of Mike Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on a two-day visit to Greece to sign an updated version of a defense cooperation agreement that activists say will bring the country further into the US coalition
Striking workers denounce anti-labor policies of Greece’s conservative government
Greek workers are engaged in a massive strike against the country’s conservative government due to a proposal for a new development bill that has a number of anti-labor and anti-union provisions
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