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Freedom of speech suspended “until further notice”

By Leonidas Oikonomakis   In Greece, the attack on press freedoms and the collusion with Golden Dawn are indicative of a government in panic and a crumbling hegemonic order. You may have heard the story. A couple of days ago … Continue reading

Drop all charges against Greek journalist Kostas Vaxevanis

*Update 10/28/12* Police have now arrested Vaxevanis after he deliberately tweeted his location. He has been released and is set to appear in court tomorrow Monday 10/29/12 at noon local time. Sign the petition here Tell the Athens District Attorney … Continue reading

Love or nothing: The real Greek parallel with Weimar

By Paul Mason   Of all the operas written during Germany’s Weimar Republic (1919-33), probably the most haunting is the last. Kurt Weill’s The Silver Lake, written with playwright Georg Kaiser, tells the story of two losers – a good-hearted … Continue reading

Thessaloniki celebrates Feast of Patron Saint

Every year in Thessaloniki, Greece residents and politicians alike attend church services to honor patron saint of city. This year security measures were like none ever seen before.

Desperate to keep the police on side, is the Greek government overlooking violent abuses?

By Yiannis Baboulias     Golden Dawn is having a field day while MPs from other parties are assaulted On Monday night, Nikos Dendias, the Greek Minister of Public Order, was a guest on New Folders, a well known Greek … Continue reading

14 November 2012: European Day of Action and Solidarity

By ETUC     #14Nov2012. For Jobs and Solidarity in Europe. No to Austerity. You can take part in the European Day of Action and Solidarity on Facebook The Executive Committee of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) called for … Continue reading

GSC update 8 – early October ’12

GSC UPDATE 8  (early October 2012) please forward to friends and comrades     1.  If you are in London, please come to the German Embassy (23 Belgrave Square, London SW1 8PZ) at 5pm on on Wednesday 10 October in … Continue reading

GSC update 7 – September 24 ’12

GSC UPDATE 7 – (24 September 2012)   Your solidarity is needed.  Greece’s economy is in free fall.  Finance Minister, Stournaris, predicts a 25% fall in GDP (2008-2015). There’s a growing wave of strikes leading to a General Strike on … Continue reading

GSC Update 6 – September ’12

  GSC UPDATE 6 – (September 2012)   1.   GSC Update is back after an August break.  The need for a robust solidarity campaign is more essential than ever.  If you haven’t already, join or affiliate your organisation to the … Continue reading

Athens arts scene flourishes in midst of economic crisis

By Rachel Cloughton Art collectives, touring exhibitions and pop-ups are thriving in the tough economic climate Despite the economic crisis in Greece– or perhaps because of it – the art scene in Athens is flourishing. The city is seeing a … Continue reading