New Left Archives - Greek City Times

Greek MP Arrested for Vandalising Exhibits at National Gallery

A far-right Greek MP, Nikolaos Papadopoulos of the Victory party, has been arrested after storming the National Gallery in Athens and vandalising exhibits he claimed were blasphemous. Witnesses say he smashed protective glass and attempted to seize paintings before being stopped by security. The incident has sparked outrage, with opposition parties condemning it as an attack on artistic freedom and democracy.

Chaos in Greek Parliament as Opposition Moves to Oust Prime Minister Mitsotakis

In a dramatic turn of events, Nikos Androulakis of PASOK has submitted a motion of no confidence against the Greek government, targeting Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Supported by 85 MPs from various opposition parties, this move has led to an immediate disruption in parliamentary proceedings, setting the stage for a critical three-day debate culminating in a vote on Friday. The motion highlights the opposition’s critique of the government’s handling of the Tempe tragedy, with accusations of negligence and corruption.

Greek Government Faces No-Confidence Vote as Pressure for Accountability Over Train Crash Mounts

The progressive opposition parties will table a motion of no-confidence today against the centre-right New Democracy party amid accusations of alleged efforts to protect politicians responsible for a deadly train accident that killed 57 people, mainly young

Greek Parliament Votes for Preliminary Inquiry into Triantopoulos Over Tempi Disaster

The Greek Parliament has voted to launch a preliminary investigation into former Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Christos Triantopoulos, over possible offences related to the deadly Tempi train crash. The motion passed with 277 votes, prompting Triantopoulos to resign, stating that “politics is not a profession for me.” His resignation follows that of Civil Protection Secretary General Vassilis Papageorgiou. Opposition parties, including PASOK and SYRIZA, agreed on the scope of the inquiry, which also touches on broader governance issues such as inflation and the rule of law.

Greek Teachers Protest Against Onassis Schools with Work Stoppage and Demonstration

Greek secondary school teachers are holding a three-hour work stoppage today, February 17, protesting against the establishment of Onassis schools. The OLME has called for a demonstration at Syntagma Square, while meetings with political leaders have been ongoing since January to advocate for public education and pedagogical freedom.

Halandri Mayor Denounces Incident Involving Police Officer and Citizens

A Christmas celebration in Halandri Square turned tense when a plainclothes police officer allegedly verbally assaulted citizens, physically attacked a volunteer dressed as Santa Claus, and made Nazi salutes. Mayor Simos Roussos denounced the incident, citing the officer’s dangerous behavior and the subsequent public outcry. Political groups, including the New Left, have demanded an investigation and the officer’s suspension, as the community seeks accountability for the shocking event.