THe Greek parliament expected to give a vote of confidence tonight to new Syriza government’s economic programme- it’s promising an end to austerity, increased spending, end to privatisations- meaning potential for major […]
500 Greek families survive in ‘temporary camp’ with no power and running water for 15 years
The Greek people have been hit hard by the crippling austerity measures. RT’s Maria Finoshina visits a camp outside Athens where residents are living without electricity and running water.
Yanis Varoufakis – A Modest Proposal for Transforming Europe
Professor Varoufakis proposes a decentralized system for europe in order to transform it before the crisis of the system crashes Europe. He studies all the different possibilities of actions that can be […]
Greek parliament elects a female speaker of parliament
Greece has a new speaker of parliament. Deputy Zoe Konstantopolou has been elected to the post. The Syriza party politician is a 38-year-old lawyer. Konstantopolou is the youngest ever person to hold […]
Greece: Peaceful anti-austerity rally in Athens attracts thousands
A pro-government, anti-austerity rally outside the Greek parliament in Athens has attracted between 3,000 and 5,000 people, estimates suggest.
Greek Finance Minister in DW-Interview
DW’s chief political correspondent Melinda Crane spoke to Mr. Varoufakis in an exclusive interview.
“We are going to destroy the Greek oligarchy system”
Yanis Varoufakis, widely tipped to be Syriza’s new finance minister, tells Paul Mason what they would do if they get into government in Greece, and admits the prospect of power in Europe […]
Greek PM Tsipras and French president Hollande hold joint press conference
Newly elected Greek PM Alexis Tsipras continues his tour throughout European capitals, urging leaders to adopt his views on Greece’s debt settlement. French president Hollande and PM Tsipras hold a joint press […]
Greeks optimistic about new government
The mood in Greece is hopeful that the new government can restructure its debt and improve the lives of its citizens.
Spain: Thousands take part in Podemos’ ‘March for Change’
Political party Podemos held a mass rally in central Madrid on Saturday, drawing tens of thousands of supporters from all over Spain.