Climate Crisis
BBC: Greek fires rage after migrant tragedy near border
A deadly case study in how crises – in this case climate and refugees – interweave. Read the article HERE.
Greece
Deregulation
Eleni Stamatoukou: Greek ‘Towel Movement’ Seeks to Reclaim Beaches
A growing number of Greeks are taking to the streets to demand the restoration of free public access to the country’s beaches as enshrined in the law. Published in ‘Balkan Insight’. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Greek shipwreck oracle: A horrible accident at sea or the inevitable function of militarised borders? – Interview with Lauren Markham
The militarisation of the EU’s external borders replicates many of the deadly practices of the United States on its Mexican border Interview by Todd Miller, author of ‘Build Bridges Not Walls’ and editor of The […]
EU politics
Moira Lavelle: Greece Just Elected the Most Right-Wing Parliament Since the Return to Democracy
Greece’s elections on Sunday brought a conservative majority — and seats in parliament for three far-right parties. With the collapse of the left-wing alternative to austerity, neofascist and ultra-Orthodox groups are pulling Greece to the […]
EU politics
David Hearst: The Greek boat disaster was caused by Europe’s deals with dictators
The former colonial powers are feeding the very causes of regional, social and economic instability that create these refugee flows. David Hearst is co-founder and editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye. Cross-posted from Middle East Eye […]
EU politics
Gemma Bird – The Greek migrant shipwreck is another preventable tragedy at the borders of Europe
European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen wants that “order is maintained” on Europe’s external border. Gemma Bird is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Liverpool. Cross-posted from The Conversation UK […]
EU politics
AP: At least 79 dead after migrant vessel sinks off Greece; hundreds may be missing
Another tragedy on the shores of fortress Europe. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Yanis Varoufakis – Our defeat in context: Greece’s Erdogan-isation is almost complete
Greek voters didn’t want to hear the truth: that the Greek state and private sector is more bankrupt than ever Cross-posted from Yanis Varoufakis’ blog The people spoke. Unlike in 2019, when MeRA25 won nine […]
Austerity
Andreas Sartzekis: Four years of ultraliberal break-up and attacks on rights in Greece
After much hesitation, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis junior has set the legislative elections for 21 May. Although the polls show his party, New Democracy (ND), in the lead, the results are uncertain, so great is […]
Austerity
James K. Galbraith: The Austerity Train Wreck
A skewering of the brutal austerity in Greece which led to the country’s train disaster. Read the article HERE.