Greece

A Greek worker's message to us: United we can beat austerity

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19/11/2011

My message to the workers of Europe is this – the struggle is the only solution to the crisis.

Fascists that lurk at the heart of the new Greek government

19/11/2011

Greece’s main far right party is called Laos. It was formed in 2000 as a break away from the right wing New Democracy. And it absorbed other far right groups, including open fascists.

Why Markets Scorn Democracy

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04/11/2011

Howls of outrage greeted the Greek government decision to call a referendum on the latest EU bail out plan.

Greek workers look to a people's default

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04/11/2011

Guest Comment by Panos Garganas Greek SWP

Interview - My life in austerity Greece

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03/11/2011

Amalia is a 31-year-old living in Athens, Greece.

She worked for a website until earlier this year, earning 715 euros a month.

48 Hour Strike in Greece:Call from the Syntagma Square protesters!

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28/06/2011

After 34 days of every day demonstrations and occupation of the Syntagma square, the final battle is arriving.

Greek Strikes put rulers in turmoil: Interview

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21/06/2011

Panos Garganas of the Greek Socialist Workers Party told Patrick Ward how resistance to austerity became a rebellion

Mass strikes and occupations have Greece's government on the run

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17/06/2011

A huge general strike in Greece has rocked the country’s government. Workers are furious at the government’s attempts today to force massive austerity measures through parliament.

Report from the class war in Greece

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07/06/2011

In many ways the Greek Left has a stronger and more vibrant tradition than Ireland.Athens has much left wing graffiti; there are stalls for Afghan asylum seekers and regular, large protests in front o

Greek movement steps up pressure

01/06/2011

The European Union’s plans for new bailout conditions for Greece, which will lead to even harsher austerity and privatisation, have sparked new protests.

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