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 [...]

The trial of Simos Seisidis continued today, with the cross-examination of prosecution witnesses. These included the cop dispatched as a security guard at the bank where the robbery took place, one more cop, and two women. None of these recognised Seisidis and their testimonies were ludicrous, contradicting their original testimonies. This contradiction in their testimonies [...]

Simos Seisidis is an anarchist who, in January 2006, had an arrest warrant issued against him. More than three years later he was declared wanted with a reward of 600,000 euro offered to anyone who would aid the authorities in finding him. In May 2010, Simos was arrested in a random encounter with the police. [...]

Resolution by the Federation of Hospital Doctors in Greece (OENGE) on the conditions under which Simos Seisidis is hospitalized The Federation of Hospital Doctors in Greece (OENGE) denounces the unrestrained violation of ethics –both medical and judicial  – that is taking place during Simos Seisides’ hospitalization in a special ward at KAT hospital [in Athens]. [...]