During a visit to Jerusalem, SYRIZA-PS president Socrates Famellos met with Patriarch Theophilos III to discuss the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for an immediate ceasefire. Emphasizing the shared values of peace and hope between the Church and the Left, Famellos called for renewed international efforts toward a two-state solution, protection of Christian communities, and the preservation of Holy Sites in the region.
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SYRIZA leader Socrates Famellos is set to visit Ramallah on June 4–5 for a series of high-level meetings with Palestinian Authority officials. The visit highlights Greece’s renewed diplomatic engagement in the region, with a focus on humanitarian aid for Gaza, regional cooperation, and reaffirming parliamentary support for the recognition of the State of Palestine.
In his New Year message, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed confidence in leaving behind past challenges and embracing a promising future. He emphasized the importance of unity and progress amidst geopolitical obstacles. PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis and SYRIZA President Socrates Famellos also shared messages focusing on social security, justice, and the resilience of democracy.
SYRIZA is in turmoil as former president Stefanos Kasselakis battles his exclusion from the upcoming party congress. Despite his calls for support, party leadership insists the decision is “irrevocable.” Key figures like Socrates Famellos have criticised Kasselakis for dividing the party, while his team argues the congress can overrule the Central Committee. The upcoming delegate elections will be crucial for both sides amid rising tensions.
Pavlos Polakis has been expelled from the SYRIZA-PS parliamentary group following a heated exchange during a committee meeting on the Mental Health Bill. Polakis’s abrasive remarks towards a Health Minister’s associate, which left SYRIZA colleague Athina Linou in tears, prompted swift action from party leadership.
