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Greece may still be Europe’s sick patient, but the EU is at death’s door
‘Greece may still be Europe’s sick patient, but the EU is at death’s door.’ Article by Marina Prentoulis, published in The Guardian 21st August 2018 Greece has entered a new, “normal” phase now that the formal lending agreement with the … Continue reading
Beware the ECB bearing gifts for Greeks
Article by Michael Roberts published on his blog October 2017 The announcement by the European Central Bank that it has so far made €7.8bn in profits from its holdings in Greek government debt reveals the true nature of the … Continue reading
Defiance: Greece and Europe. Book Review
‘Defiance: Greece and Europe’ by Roger Silverman Zero Books £15.99. Book Review by Paul Mackney, Co-chair Greece Solidarity Campaign, first published in The Chartist Roger Silverman has done us a great service with what he calls a “single straightforward account … Continue reading
Refugee crisis in Greece.
Greek courts have upheld the first appeal by a Syrian refugee against deportation to Turkey. The decision could unravel the controversial refugee deal recently struck between the EU and Turkey. Greece is having to deal with a new humanitarian crisis … Continue reading
The murder of Pavlos Fyssas: a political anatomy
It is two years since the murder of the Greek antifascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas. A detailed account and political analysis of the crime and the neo-Nazi organisation behind it, Golden Dawn, has been written by Thanasis Kampagiannis, one of … Continue reading
Sudden End to Humanitarian Success for Refugees and Volunteers on the Island of Kos
Report by Jane Deighton on her visit to Kos, 12th August 2015 Sudden end to humanitarian success for Kos refugees and volunteers Kos volunteers’ high risk strategy this week forced the local Government to take responsibility for feeding the … Continue reading
The solidarity structures – our “oxygen”
For International Women’s Day – written by Anastasia Vezirtzoglou, member of Social Solidarity Clinic of Peristeri (Athens). GSC delegation met volunteers at Peristeri Solidarity Clinic Oct 2014. (See also a report from Dr Louise Irvine(3rd from left), chair of Save … Continue reading
Britain’s TUC Solidarity with Greece
The TUC General Council, representing 6 million trade unionists in Britain, sends greetings and solidarity to the people and trade unions of Greece, through our sister organisations ADEDY and GSEE. Greek workers and their families and communities have suffered terribly … Continue reading
Frances O’Grady,Trade Union Council (TUC) : Why the Greek Elections are so important – for the Greeks and Europe as a whole
This Sunday, the Greek people go to the polls in what must be one of the most important elections not just for Greece but for Europe as a whole. What is at stake is the future of democratic control of … Continue reading
The Terrible Human Cost of Greece’s Bailouts
By Frances Coppola. Published 31 August 2018 in forbes.com Let’s stop playing: “Blame the Greeks”. Babies, adolescents and young adults did not cause Greece’s debt disaster. But they are paying for it – with their lives. When writing … Continue reading →