Greek students hit the streets for another round of protests against private universities
Students, teachers, and progressive groups are protesting a bill that permits private universities to operate in Greece. They say it will be detrimental to the interests of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and downgrade the value of degrees in government institutions
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
Tens of thousands of Greeks agitate against law curbing protests
Police have responded with heavy repression to mobilizations organized by progressive forces against an anti-protest law
Refugee camp workers in Lesvos, Greece go on strike
The right-wing government in Greece has slowed and suspended the asylum application process, increasing the number of inhabitants in the camps
Tragedy strikes migrant camp in Greece
The unbearable and inhumane conditions of the overcrowded migrant camp in Moria, Greece have already been subjected to widespread criticism
Greek trade unions strike against government’s anti-working class measures
The call for the strike was given by the communist trade union, the All Workers Militant Front (PAME).
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