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Another dead young worker: it is not an “accident”, it’s a political choice
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: Another dead young worker: it is not an “accident”, it’s a political choiceAnother human life was lost yesterday at a construction site, this time at the “Little Athens” project in Elliniko, Athens. A 25-year-old worker lost his life after falling from the second floor of a building that is under construction. The workers complain that there were no basic safety measures at the site, handrails or railings.…
New Left statement on the seventeenth anniversary of the murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: New Left statement on the seventeenth anniversary of the murder of Alexandros GrigoropoulosSeventeen years after the murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos by a police officer, Greek society does not forget the crime, neither the child who fell dead in Exarchia, the arbitrariness that armed the hand of the murderer Korkoneas, nor the wave of anger that flooded the streets throughout the whole country. December 6th remains a deeply…
We need peace not sacrifices
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: We need peace not sacrificesWe have to be clear: We do not want to see coffins covered with flags or the young people of our country been sacrificed on the altar of immoral economic growth. What we do want instead is a welfare state. What we do want are decent wages and pensions. We want spendings to be cut…
New Left – Rights and Freedoms Network Statement: Will there finally be any accountability for the Pylos shipwreck?
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: New Left – Rights and Freedoms Network Statement: Will there finally be any accountability for the Pylos shipwreck?The Prosecutor of the Court of Appeal fully confirms the Ombudsman’s finding that the leadership of the Greek Coast Guard committed criminal negligence, nine months after the public release of “arbitrary” findings, as announced by the Ministry of Shipping. Criminal prosecution for criminal acts has already been ordered against the current Chief of the Coast…
New Left Statement: The government insists on policies of targeting and intimidating,instead of prioritizing social integration
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: New Left Statement: The government insists on policies of targeting and intimidating,instead of prioritizing social integrationThe announcement by the Minister of Public Protection of a “special operational plan for the Roma camps” is not a security policy, but a revival of the idea of surveillance and targeting entire communities. According to informations, the police contacted the residents of the settlement of Agia Sofia in Thessaloniki, demanding that they remain indoors,…
Alexis Haritsis : It is extremely dangerous for the Government to identify the sovereign rights of our country with the financial interests of a private company – It is not environmental protection to be blamed but the New Democracy government
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: Alexis Haritsis : It is extremely dangerous for the Government to identify the sovereign rights of our country with the financial interests of a private company – It is not environmental protection to be blamed but the New Democracy governmentMr. Mitsotakis is celebrating, an “historical moment” for the country. Why is he celebrating? Not because he secured cheaper energy for the citizens, nor because he took steps towards a clean and fair energy policy. He is celebrating the new great “national idea”: the one of a multinational company that will search- by drilling the…
So called patriotism and nationalism will not hide neoliberal austerity policies
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: So called patriotism and nationalism will not hide neoliberal austerity policiesMr. Mitsotakis’ government has launched an attack against public education, has dismantled public health, has high rocketed the crisis of living costs and shrunk the purchasing power of citizens. Our country is currently a pariah of international developments, amidst a worrying and fragile geopolitical environment. What is the response to it all? Investing in false…
New Left release on the anniversary of October 28
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: New Left release on the anniversary of October 28October 28 is not just another ordinary historic anniversary, but a reminderthat people are the creators of major historic events, whenever they defendtheir dignity, their freedom, their homeland against fascism, authoritarianismand subjugation.This is a day of remembrance and responsibility – towards generations thatresisted, but also towards new generations that are living once more in aworld…
New Democracy’s authoritarianism targets elementary school children
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: New Democracy’s authoritarianism targets elementary school childrenOnce again, New Democracy shows its authoritarian face. This time is against teachers, parents and elementary school children. During today’s teachers’ strike outside the Athens Primary Education Directorate , the unthinkable happened: the police attacked without any provocation, throwing chemicals at elementary school students, their parents and teachers. Whenever the government does not intend to…
Reclaim Festival : a multifaceted political and cultural event of the New Left Youth Organisation
Διαβάστε περισσότερα: Reclaim Festival : a multifaceted political and cultural event of the New Left Youth OrganisationThe 2nd Reclaim Festival of the New Left Youth Organization took place in Athens from Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12. There were three days of vivid discussions, joyful comradeship, exceptional musical events, food and drinks that combined Greek flavors to the ones from Turkey , Africa and the Mediterranean coasts. Different generations of…