Communist Party of Greece

Greek student and labor protests over economic issues

6 clusters · 33 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Athens protesters demand rent caps and Airbnb restrictions

Student associations in Greece have initiated demonstrations to address economic and logistical challenges facing higher education. In Athens, student groups organized large-scale protests and an overnight encampment at

Greece implements Social Climate Plan and energy roadmap

22 clusters · 120 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Greek Parliament approves energy reforms and stadium expansion

Greece has launched its €5.3 billion Social Climate Plan, spanning 2026 to 2032, to support 1.5 million households and 70,000 micro-enterprises. Funded by €3.57 billion from the EU and €1.2 billion from national resource

Communist Party of Greece activities

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Dimitris Koutsoumpas addresses KKE event at Polytechnic

Dimitris Koutsoumpas, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), conducted several public engagements in November 2026. He first visited the Ionian Center in Nea Ionia, where he was received by Metropolita

Greek political opposition to Mitsotakis administration

19 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Pavlos Marinakis defends energy project and foreign policy handling

Political opposition in Greece has intensified through critiques of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his administration. Kyriakos Velopoulos, leader of the Greek Solution party, has attacked the government’s econom

Greek political competition and foreign policy disputes

50 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: PASOK MP Manolis Christodoulakis criticizes current Greek government policies

The Greek political landscape remains defined by intense competition ahead of the 2026 elections. Opposition parties continue to target the New Democracy government over the rising cost of living, fiscal management, and

Greek political landscape and 2027 election preparations

35 clusters · 111 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: New Democracy leads Greek polls with significant margin

As Greece approaches the 2027 elections, New Democracy (ND) maintains its lead in polling, though recent data indicates a downward trend. An Alco poll for Alpha shows ND at 23.4%, a 10-point lead over the ELAS party at 1

Greek agricultural subsidy administration and oversight

29 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece faces delays in agricultural subsidies and declarations

The Greek government continues to manage administrative processes for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). For the 2025 cycle, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) maintains a correction window until Sept

Greek municipal financial and staffing crisis

8 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Athens Mayor and KEDE President clash over resolution vote

Greek local authorities continue to face a significant financial crisis driven by rising operational costs and insufficient state funding. Prior to the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE) annual conference i

Greek municipal water fee disparities and police reform

7 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greece expands Municipal Police traffic enforcement powers

A study by Nikos Kardoulas identified significant disparities in water and sewerage fees across Greece’s 332 municipalities for 2026, with annual household costs ranging from €41 in Agrafa to €734 in Spetses. Following

Student violence and organized attacks in Greece

2 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: University of Athens students attacked by masked group

Reports have emerged of organized violent attacks targeting students at educational institutions in Greece. In Patras, political organizations KKE and KNE condemned an assault in the Zarouchleika area. They reported that

Aktio Air Base public exhibition and protests

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Aktio Air Base school tours spark protests from KKE and KNE

The Aktio Air Base in Greece scheduled a public exhibition from November 4 to November 8, 2026, to celebrate Archangel Michael, the patron saint of the Hellenic Air Force. The event was designed to feature static aircraf

Greek livestock disease and compensation response

27 clusters · 81 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Greece mandates electronic boluses for large livestock farms

In September 2026, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas announced a support and restructuring plan for the Greek livestock sector, allocating over €220 million since 2025. The strategy focuses on li

Southeast Europe regional energy and maritime cooperation

15 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Alexandros Exarchou warns of threats to Greece's Vertical Corridor project

Regional energy and maritime cooperation efforts have intensified through discussions at the Southeast Europe Energy Forum and the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair. Cypriot Minister Michalis Damianos reiterated the n

KKE opposition to Greek housing auctions

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Greece: KKE MEP calls for ban on primary residence auctions

The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has intensified its opposition to current housing policies, specifically targeting the auctioning of primary residences and foreclosures. Dimitris Koutsoumpas, General Secretary of the

Greek public service and healthcare protests

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Kos residents protest healthcare shortages and staffing crises

Protests have emerged across Greece regarding academic administration and public healthcare stability. At the Crete University of Technology, student associations have intervened in Senate meetings to protest the mass de

Thessaloniki public assembly restrictions

5 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: PASOK demands answers from Greek Minister regarding Thessaloniki police response

Tensions rose in Thessaloniki following a planned speech by Ilios Kasidiaris, a former member of the Golden Dawn organization, at a local hotel. To manage potential protests and counter-demonstrations by anti-fascist and

Police incidents and protests in Thessaloniki

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Greek officials address police infrastructure and Thessaloniki protest

In Thessaloniki, a police officer became the subject of an Administrative Disciplinary Investigation (EDE) after a verbal altercation with a citizen regarding parking fines. During the dispute, the officer reportedly dis

Greek October 28 commemorations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Dimitris Koutsoumpas marks October 28 anniversary with anti-war message

Commemorations of October 28 in Greece highlight both historical resistance and contemporary political stances. Historical accounts focus on the 1941 German occupation of Athens, specifically the defiance of law profes

Communist Party of Greece political mobilization

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Greek Communist Party calls for migrant construction worker protections

Dimitris Koutsoumpas, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), has called for organized labor and youth mobilization to address social unrest and criticize European Union policies. He argued that current

Opposition to renewable energy projects in Greece

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Pelion residents and officials oppose wind turbine installation

Opposition to renewable energy source (RES) projects has emerged across several Greek regions, driven by political parties, local officials, and residents. In Boeotia and Kozani, the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has

Greek social security debt crisis and restructuring

12 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: EFKA faces rising debts from self-employed and farmers

Greece is facing a significant social security debt crisis, with liabilities to e-EFKA and KEAO reaching a record 52.42 billion euros as of the second quarter of 2026. This total includes 30.3 billion euros in principal

Severe flooding and relief efforts in Crete

10 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Crete Region officials meet to discuss development and disaster relief

Severe flooding and extreme weather have impacted Crete since October 1, causing widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and residential areas. In Xyloskalos, Chania, rainfall reached up to 440mm. The Fire Serv

Death and funeral of Greek actress Betty Valasi

2 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Greek actress Betty Valasi holds funeral in Athens

Renowned Greek actress Betty Valasi passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 89. Valasi was a prominent figure in Greek theater, cinema, and television, most widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of ‘Loxandra’

Greek agricultural sector crisis

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Agricultural sector faces crisis due to climate change and production costs

The Greek agricultural sector is experiencing a multifaceted crisis involving biological threats, climate change, and economic instability. Initially, the sector faced severe losses due to a bluetongue disease outbreak,

Communist Party of Greece political opposition

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Konstantinos Kyranakis warns against social unrest in Greece

The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has engaged in multiple critiques of the current government, addressing economic, social, and ideological issues. Initially, the KKE criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis rega

Motor Oil refinery explosions in Greece

3 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Motor Oil refinery explosion in Corinth injures four workers

On October 9, 2026, an explosion occurred at the Motor Oil refinery in Agioi Theodoroi, Greece, during scheduled preventive maintenance on heat exchangers in unit U-607. The incident involved a gas decompression that eje

Greek opposition to mobile antenna installations

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Karitsa mobile antenna: KKE MPs demand removal near school

In Greece, local communities and political figures have raised opposition to the installation of mobile phone antennas near schools and sensitive social facilities. In Patras, the Municipal Council supported a resolutio

Political activity in Greece and Cyprus

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Greek Parliament sees surge in political party transfers

Political activity has intensified in Greece and Cyprus. In Greece, the Fourth Session of the K' Parliamentary Period commenced with a traditional blessing ceremony attended by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and othe

Death of Greek author Dionysis Charitopoulos

2 clusters · 44 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Dionysis Charitopoulos, prominent Greek author, dies at 79

Greek author and intellectual Dionysis Charitopoulos has died at the age of 79 following medical treatment in an Athens hospital for a serious health issue. Charitopoulos, born in Piraeus in 1947, was recognized for a n

Political return and school influence controversies of Ilias

13 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Stamatis Gonidis defends welcome of Ilias Kasidiaris

Following his release from the Domokos Detention Center on September 15, 2026, Ilias Kasidiaris, a former leader of Golden Dawn convicted of directing a criminal organization, has signaled a political return. While legal