If anybody doubts that Irony is a greek word, Syriza has apparently come out in opposition of the destruction of the refugee squats in Thessaloniki. In case you are not following greek politics very closely, Syriza is the major partner in the Greek coalition government. So Syriza is condemning their own government.
Hypocrisy is another greek word as well…
At least 40 people drowned this morning off Turkey when their boat capsized and sank while they were trying to cross to Greece. At least 244 people have died while trying to make it to Europe so far in 2016… When you wake up to news like that day after day it is easy (and…… Continue Reading
I have been asked in the last few days what I make of the electoral results in Greece and Europe, whether it is Syriza’s victory or the rise of Golden Dawn and fascist parties. There are a lot of celebrations and alarms raised by different sectors of the political and media classes. But the situation…… Continue Reading
I was going to the local tax office this afternoon in Greece (I needed to pay a fee for the replacement of a lost ID card) and as I was approaching I noticed several police cars, cops cordoning off the sidewalk and after a little bit a fire truck, ambulance and military truck as well…… Continue Reading
Yesterday afternoon I was in the center of Athens with my mother and after we finished some errands and visiting with some friends we decided to stop by a local place that she likes, to get something to eat. Just outside the entrance an older man was pacing around, hand slightly extended, muttering over and…… Continue Reading
A few days ago a young girl died from poisonous fumes in Greece after she and her mother had been using a homemade brazier to heat their apartment when their electricity was cut off for non-payment. You would think that this is as bad as things could get for the poor mother but no. She…… Continue Reading
Just so that we don’t forget who this is a crisis for and who benefits from the “austerity” measures. “Whereas in 2009 the wealthiest fifth of the population had incomes that were five times higher than the poorer fifth, they now earn 7.5 times more, according to Manos Matsanganis, an associate professor at the Athens…… Continue Reading
27 economic migrants, most likely from Syria, attempted to board a boat in Greece that the traffickers had told them would take them to another boat in Italy. Unfortunately the boat capsized and the people were thrown into the frigid waters. 15 made it to shore but 12 (including four children) did not. The video…… Continue Reading
Here is a brief roundup of the news from Greece this weekend: George Roupakias, the accused murderer of Pavlos Fyssas appeared in court Saturday morning and is being held in jail while the investigation continues. The investigation at this point is focused on who did Roupakias talk with both immediately before and after the murder.…… Continue Reading
Over the past few years I have been posting occasional news, reports and updates about the situation in Greece. Not that Greece is any more (or less) important than any other corner of the world, but it just happens to be the corner of the world I come from. A lot of times I will…… Continue Reading