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History Shows Why Germany Should Help Greece

By John Sfakianakis Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has at last opened the door to the possibility of writing off Greek debts, but only several years from now. As they decide on the right thing to do, Germans should take a … Continue reading

The initial call for the 19th of January national day of antifascist action

On the 19th of January 2013, we flood the streets of Athens from every city and neighborhood of the country, workers and youth from every workplace, place of education and art. We occupy the city with music, chants and speeches, … Continue reading

Tsipras supports the nomination of ICV-EUiA in the Catalan elections For a European leftist Front

By Alfons Beck A combative and delivered act was held in Barcelona where SYRIZA leader, Alexis Tsipras, expressed his support for the candidacy of ICV-EUiA led by Joan Herrera. The three speakers at the event, Joan Josep Nuet of EUiA, … Continue reading

GSC Update 13

GSC UPDATE 13  (24th November 2012) To GSC supporters and members – please forward on. N.B the first event is tomorrow Sunday 25 November! Thanks to everyone who came to the rally in Smith Square and the fantastic meeting in … Continue reading

14N – International message from Greece | Video

By InformationLibre Naya Nikolaou and Vasilis Sylaidis, both militant unionists, talk about the situation in Greece and the importance of the international general strike at 14 of November

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

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