DEBTOCRACY - a documentary produced by the audience
“Debtocracy” is a documentary that seeks the causes of the Greek crisis and proposes solutions, hidden by the government and the dominant media. Watch it below with English subtitles: [youtube 1_yTriIJa9I] Debtocracy website: http://www.debtocracy.gr/indexen.html
TEENAGE RIOT: ATHENS - Documentary Video!
An extremely interesting documentary from VICE network about the recent riots last month in Athens: On the eve of the biggest Greek strike since the right-wing junta was overthrown almost three decades ago, VICE travels to Athens to meet up with the people ...
The Shock Doctrine - Documentary (A Must See...)
An important documentary based on Naomi Klein’s 2007 book, The Shock Doctrine. A study of disaster capitalism, based on Naomi Klein’s proposition that neo-liberal capitalism feeds on disasters, war and terror in order to establish its dominance. Today Greek society seems ...
CATASTROIKA: Privatization goes public (Video - A must see...)
On April 26, 2012 at 20:00 let’s turn off the TV and turn to an alternative source of information. The creators of Debtocracy, a documentary viewed by millions of people around the world, present their new production, entitled CATASTROIKA. They analyze the ...
We Are All Greeks - Protests of solidarity all around the world!
Solidarity protests for Greece are organized in many European countries for this Saturday! People will protest against economic crisis and its effects on the Greek society. As noted in an online call to the international audience, the austerity measures that the ...
17th November Celebration in Greece
Every year, on the 17th of November, Greeks but especially Greek students memorialize the students’ revolt against the colonels’ junta. Students prepare school celebrations, and a big march starts at the Athens Technical University and ends in the American Embassy, ...
I, too, am Greek ! Solidarity with the Greek people !
Thousands of ordinary European citizens have joined their voices to the "Movement of Nantes." demanding double nationality! People all across Europe who want to express their support to Greece during this difficult period of crisis, started the "Movement of Nantes" and ...Merkel wants Greek euro referendum along with elections!
Germany's chancellor has decided that Greece should hold a referendum on the euro together with next month's national elections! The news came from office of the Greek prime minister Panagiotis Pikrammenos who informed the leaders of the seven parliament parties on the content of the conversation between Merkel and Greek president Karolos Papoulias.
PM Pikrammenos contacted political leaders A. Samaras, Al. Tsipras, Ev Venizelos, Al. Papariga, N. Michaloliakos and F. Kouvelis and filled them in on the contents of the conversation held between the President and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
According to the statement of the prime minister's office, Mrs Merkel expressed her thoughts to the President about a referendum alongside with the Greek elections. The referendum would have to do with whether Greek citizens wish to stay in the eurozone...
“Papademos and friends” agreed on new wage cuts and deeper recession! (Videos)
Greek Political leaders of the coalition government agreed on a new plan based on Troika's demands, which will drive the country into deeper recession and Greek people into poverty...
After a long meeting on Sunday which will be continued on Monday the office of the Prime Minister issued the following statement:
Prime Minister and the political leaders agreed on key issues which are, among others:
1) The measures in 2012 to reduce public spending by 1.5% of GDP.
2) Ensuring the sustainability of supplementary pension funds.
Europe keeps pressure on Greece to provide written support for the October 26/27 deal
Angela Merkel stated today that the next part of economic aid to Greece are going to be granted only if all the parties involved in the coalition government provide written guarantees of compliance with the 26/27 October agreement.
"The Greek issue is not settled yet... unfortunately the conditions are not in place for the payment of the next tranche,» Merkel said in a speech to the German Parliament on Wednesday.
As the pressure on the major Greek party leaders continues, New Democracy president Antonis Samaras has made clear that he will not sign such a statement. On the other hand, Mr Samaras is preparing a new letter to the Euro group, the Troika leadership and the EU based on the letter he sent on November 13 to European People’s Party (EPP). The content of the letter was the following:
And the Winner is Lucas Papademos!
Lucas Papademos will (you can never be 100% sure with these politicians) be the new Prime Minister of Greece. Mr. Papademos arrived to the Presidential Palace to join the meeting of the Political leaders with the President Karolos Papoulias.
The meeting between Papandreou, Samaras, LA.O.S party leader Karatzaferis and Karolos Papoulias at the presidential mansion started at 10:15 and is still under way. Mr. Papademos arrived at the Mansion around 12:00.
Papandreou – Samaras concert! “The Fireplaces” live in Athens 2011!
It seems that the two political leaders (former Rock Stars) are playing their music and expect from the Greek People to dance... Papandreou and Samaras are trying for a 4th day to agree on the person for the Prime Minister's position in the upcoming coalition government while Greek people, Europe and markets are ridden in a climate of uncertainty!
After Papandreou resignation the two political leaders had a meeting with President Papoulias and Mr. Karatzaferis (LA.O.S far right party leader) in order to announce the name of the new Prime Minister and the new government of unity. The meeting never ended. Mr. Karatzaferis left enraged and it looks like the two men clashed again.
In the meanwhile, Greek citizens feel uncertain and insecure. According, to the survey conducted for the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA), 53% of Greeks believe that the October 27 deal will lead the nation into a further economic downturn. No more that 18% expects a recovery. In addition, according to data released by the Bank of Greece on Tuesday, Greek families and businesses withdrew over 5.5 billion euro in September. Within a month the total deposits decreased by -14% in comparison with 2010!
In Europe, Angela Merkel calls for "new Europe"! According to Reuters, German and French officials have pointed out strategies for a extended overhaul within the European Union designed to establish a more integrated and perhaps smaller euro zone!
Despite of these, the two room-mates of Amherst College of Massachusetts still struggling to agree on something, and they put Greece, Greek people and probably the EU into real danger.
The meeting of political leaders postponed for tomorrow morning!
The meeting of political leaders postponed (!) for tomorrow morning, according to information from the Presidential palace! The political leaders will meet tomorrow morning at 10 am (local time).
Strange games by Papandreou and Samaras! Many members of both political parties are opposed to their leaders!
Political chaos in Athens!
After Mr. Papandreou's resignation from the Prime Ministers position, Mr. Papandreou and Mr. Samaras are discussing with President Papoulias. Filippos Petsalnikos (current President of Greek Parliament) seems that is going to be the new Prime Minister but many members of both PASOK and New Democracy parties are against their leaders' choice.
They believe that the selection of Filippos Petsalnikos has to do with the desire of former PM Papandreou to control the political developments in his party. Filippos Petsalnikos is a close associate of Mr. Papandreou and he was one of the few referendum supporters.
Leader of LA.O.S party Mr. Karatzaferis has left enraged the meeting of political leaders.
EU demands Greece to provide written commitment – Samaras refuses
Antonis Samaras (leader of New Democracy party) , stated that he is not willing to provide EU with written commitments on to the October 26 bailout agreement.
"There a thing called national dignity. I have consistently outlined that, in order to defend the Greek economy and the euro, the implementation of the October 26 arrangement is inevitable,» Samaras said and he added:
"I won't allow anyone to question the statements I have made.»
According to information from the European Commission, the European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn, has immediately replied to Mr. Samaras by saying that
" If the EU does not receive the requested signatures, Greece will not get the 6th tranche”.
Sama-ndreou or Papa-ras for Prime Minister?
Greek party leaders are still battling to agree on a new person for the prime minister's position, while the rest of the Greek nation and the EU still waiting for an agreement on a unity government which will try to save the country's finances and end the chaos that threatens the euro.
Although, it seemed like the agreement on the new government would be reached without delay, we still do not have a conclusion after days of wrangling.
Up to now, they have decided that a "100 day" government needs to be established to drive a 130 billion euro bailout for Greece through parliament and lead the country to elections in February.
Let's hope that they will step aside their personal ambitions and take the best decision for the future of Greek people.
Papandreou and Samaras agreed on a coalition government – L.Papademos will probably be the new Prime Minister
The two political leaders agreed about a coalition government, during their meeting with President Papoulias on Sunday night.
The new government will implement the 26th October agreement and lead the country to elections with possible date the 19th of February 2012.
PM Papandreou will not lead the new government and the person that will probably replace him will be the former Vice President of the ECB Lucas Papademos.
President Papoulias meets PM Papandreou and Samaras
PM Papandreou and Antonis Samaras will visit President Papoulias in a few minutes in order to discuss about the formation of the coalition government.
Papandreou’s possible resignation – Samaras ready to cooperate for a coalition government
Antonis Samaras (leader of New Democracy party) promised to support a coalition government once Pm Papandreou resigns, during his meeting his President Papoulias earlier today.
Official sources report that George Papandreou may announce his resignation right after today's cabinet meeting that starts the procedures for the coalition government.
A meeting of the political leaders is expected probably tomorrow.
PM Papandreou meets President Papoulias for the coalition government
PM reached the Presidential Mansion at 12pm today where he met the President Karolos Papoulias.
"Negotiations for a coalition government will start as early as possible" were the words of Prime Minister George Papandreou.
“Yesterday the government obtained a vote of confidence. Today I went to the President to inform him regarding my determination to form a national coalition government. The new government must focus on the October 27 agreement, which is a vital for Greece in order to stay in the eurozone. Procedures and conversations will start at the earliest possible time” he added.
Papandreou receives a vote of confidence but uncertainty continues
PASOK government received a vote of confidence after Prime Minister's speech in front of the parliament. PM Papandreou promised to start conversations with all the opposite parties in order to form a government of unity.
Mr. Samaras, the leader of the main opposition party (New Democracy) has stated earlier today that will only accept a government of unity which will lead the country into elections in six weeks.
PM Papandreou and his finance Minister Venizelos have made clear that the new government will not lead Greece to elections until the end of February!
It is quite unclear which will be the political developments in Greece the next days, since none of the political leaders seems to be ready to cooperate for the benefit of the nation.
Scenarios for interim government as Papandreou drops referendum
Conversations are planned to take place among Pasok and New Democracy representatives in order to form a transition government. Earlier today, many PASOK members reacted negatively to Pm George Papandreou’s attempt to make a referendum on whether Greece should continue in the EU.
According to information government officials are going to discuss with members of New Democracy party in order to establish a new government. Earlier today, New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras mentioned that he is ready to discuss the possibility of cooperation which will lead to elections in the near future.
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