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Daily Archives: October 13th, 2011

Next week’s General Strike in Greece extended to 48 hours

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Moments ago the mainstream trade union of Greece, GSEE, announced that it will be extending next week’s General Strike to Thursday, 20 October, turning it into a 48-hour strike – the first one after June 28-29. The decision of the reformist union was taken under the mounting social pressure and rage against the latest round [...]

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Simos Seisidis acquitted, once again – juridical system continues revanchist games against anarchists

Thursday, October 13, 2011

The trial of anarchists Simos Seisidis and Aris Seirinidis came to a close in Athens on Wednesday, Oct 11. According to the decision, Simos Seisidis was acquitted from the charge of “attempted murder” against the same policeman who shot him in the leg, eventually forcing its amputation. Seisidis was only convicted for gun possession, sentenced [...]

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Electricity corporation union occupies building issuing property tax in Athens tonight, as wildcat occupations and strikes spread across the country

Thursday, October 13, 2011

A few hours ago, GENOP (the trade union of DEI, the Public Power Corporation) has occupied the building where the company’s bills in Athens are issued. The move came as a protest against the imposed property tax. Already, hundreds of people in solidarity are gathered at the spot (247, Pireaus Avenue near Tauros). Already, the [...]

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