It’s not only Greece which is challenging the EU – Spain’s echoing Athens’ example and witnessing the rapid rise of a left-wing party. It’s called ‘Podemos’, which means ‘We can’. RT spoke […]
Italian lawmakers fail to elect new president in first round
Italian lawmakers have begun voting to elect a new president. Though the post is largely ceremonial it is being seen as a test for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who has named a […]
Greek elections: A domino effect in France?
FACE-OFF : After the resounding victory of the far-left Syriza party in Greece last Sunday, French politicians of all stripes are eager to ride the coattails of Alexis Tsipras, the new Greek […]
Can Syriza renegotiate Greece’s multi-billion bailout?
The Greek left-wing party Syriza gets down to work, after storming to power on an anti-austerity ticket. From protest party to ambitious political newcomers, Syriza is facing up to the political reality […]
Greek fighter jet crashes during NATO training killing 10 people
Ten people were killed and another 13 people were injured after a Greek fighter plane crashed during NATO training in Spain, a spokesman for the defence ministry said.
Greek vote: Rise of protest parties?
Radical left-wing party Syriza is expected to form Europe’s first anti-austerity government. Presenter: Sami Zeidan Guests:Stephen Barber – senior research fellow at the Global Policy Institute and a Reader in Public Policy […]
Books not bombs: £100bn Trident nuke replacement plan sparks protest in London
Protesters gathered in London to rally against government plans to spend billions of pounds to renew Britain’s Trident nuclear programme. RT’s Laura Smith attendedt the demo.
CNN: Greeks’ hopes for a more stable future
CNN’S Isa Soares reports on Greeks desire for change amid an important election.
Big Fat Greek Voting: Country goes to polls
It’s a big day for Greece – people are filing into polling stations to cast their ballots to decide the country’s future. Maria Finoshina reports on what’s making this general election even […]
Greece Ups Fight Against Corruption
DW speaks to the new man heading Greece’s battle against corruption. He hopes more co-operation in law enforcement will turn the tide.