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Pangalos Swears At Indignant Greeks in real “French” (video)

And here we are with a major political issue. “Political” in terms that here comes the Greek deputy Prime Minister Theodoros Pangalos and swears at Greek citizens, precisely the “Indignant Greeks” movement. Speaking to French television TV5, the deputy...

Strike Shuts Down Greece Before Austerity Vote – Tens of Thousands Take to the Streets

Tens of thousands of people have gathered over the past few hours in Athens' squares and those of other large Greek cities such as Thessaloniki, Patras and Heraklion (on the island of Crete) to take[...]

Ugly Scenes in Syntagma as Peaceful Demonstration Evokes Unnecessary Violence

A peaceful demonstration in Syntagma Square turned into a violent showdown with riot police early evening, 25th September. A Greek Reporter on the scene, who was not working, watched in amazement as suddenly thousands of demonstrators amassed in the square...

Next Meeting for Indignants to be Held September 3rd

The movement of "Indignants" after a summer break is getting ready to return to the squares. The first meetings have already begun, while the crucial meeting for the coordination of all initiatives and the character of the movement is scheduled for September 3. The concentration of September 3, will not only have a nature of protest, but will include...

General Strike Leads to Full Scale Rioting in Athens

General strike sees thousands of protesters gathering in the center of Athens, mostly workers who happily took time off from their jobs to protest against a new round of austerity reforms which must pass in two parliamentary votes on Wednesday and Thursday.

Papandreou Survives Confidence Vote – Protesters Besiege Parliament

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has survived a crucial confidence vote in Parliament with 155 votes to 143 and two abstentions. All deputies voted along party lines. More than 20,000 chanting protesters besieged the Greek Parliament before Prime Minister George...

''Indignants'' Protest at Ancient Olympia

The ''Indignants'' of Pyrgos and Amaliada gathered Sunday at the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, inviting all citizens to participate in the demonstration. The "Indignants" will raise  a banner at the archaeological site that reads ''NOT FOR SALE'', to demonstrate their opposition to the general sellout of the country. Citizens will reach the place by train,...

Greece Paralyzed by Strike, Protesters Mass at Parliament

Public services across Greece were crippled Wednesday as the country's two major unions staged a 24-hour general strike amid rising public anger and wavering internal support for the Socialist government's latest austerity program. Small businesses and retailers were expected to...