Monthly Archives: July 2014

State doctors appeal against salary cuts

Doctors at Greek state hospitals are lodging a mass  appeal against cuts to their salaries that have been imposed as part of  troika-mandated reforms over the past two years. The union representing doctors at public hospitals  in Athens and Piraeus … Continue reading

‘Scandalous’ court verdict condemned after acquittal of farmers who shot 28 migrant fruit pickers

The Guardian newspaper reported (31.7.2014) on the Greek court’s decision and the outrage it has caused across the country. ‘A Greek court’s decision to acquit farmers who admitted shooting 28 Bangladeshi strawberry pickers when they asked for months of back … Continue reading