Greek unions hold 24-hour general strike against austerity
Transport grinds to a halt and schools close as thousands march through Athens in protest.
Presidential elections in Cyprus
This election is of significance because it took place in the context of the world crisis of capital. The crisis has hit Cyprus hard is due to the close connections of the nation's banks to the Greek economy.
Cyprus feeling the effects of world economic crisis
As is widely known, the present financial crisis, a crisis of the system itself, has hit parts of Europe particularly hard.
Greek left misses winning by a hair
Greece held a new election to correct the fact that in the last one, voters split their votes in such a way as to make the formation of a governing majority impossible.
Greek fascist assaults two women on television
A male Greek fascist politician physically assaulted two left-wing women members of parliament during a television show June 8.
Greek coalition says anti-austerity left alliance necessary
Dimitris Papadimoulis was re-elected as a deputy for Syriza, the left coalition in Greece, on May 6. He presents his analysis.
Austerity goes down to defeat in Europe
Voters rejected political parties that have pushed for austerity, and voted in lawmakers who campaigned for policies of economic stimulus and growth.
Huge protests as Greek Parliament votes for austerity
The Greek Parliament early Monday morning approved austerity measures demanded by European bankers and financiers.
Athens burns after austerity approval
After approving a controversial new bill, which guts minimum wage and public services, Athens erupted in flames as rioters filled the streets with their outrage.
