Greece
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US Boat to Gaza Update 4 July 2011
The lengths to which the Israeli government has gone to stop the boats only expose the real story: they are determined to hold on to their repressive, inhuman and illegal policies at any cost. Israel has outsourced its naval blockade of Gaza to Greece. Continue reading
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Video: David Harvey – Greece Should Default
The consequences are going to be awful whichever way you look at it. What they’re doing right now is awful. There’s going to be no economic growth in Greece for about the next 10, 15 years, the standard of living’s going to decline, and at the end of that, they’re still going to have to… Continue reading
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British Peace groups to deliver letter to Greek Ambassador demanding the release of the Freedom Flotilla boats to Gaza
British Peace groups to deliver letter to Greek Ambassador demanding the release of the Freedom Flotilla boats to Gaza Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 3 July, 2011: US captain of Gaza ship held in ‘shocking conditions’
3 July , 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center 200 additional activists may join Freedom Flotilla IMEMC – Sunday July 03, 2011 – 14:15, A Jordanian union leader told Agence France Presse that a boat has been purchased for $800,000 in Greece to carry construction materials, medical supplies, and 200 additional passengers Continue reading
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Video: Freedom Flotilla trapped in Greece
Video: Freedom Flotilla trapped in Greece Continue reading
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U.S. Boat to Gaza Seized by Greek Authorities and Captain Jailed
“This shameful chapter in Greek history is symbolized by Prime Minister Netanyahu thanking his Greek counterpart Prime MInister Papandreou for his cooperation in helping thwart the flotilla, and by the fully-armed and masked Greek commandos at sea, pointing their guns at unarmed American civilians singing “We are a gentle, loving people,” says passenger Medea Benjamin. Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 2 July, 2011: The Day of Victory: Bil’in Celebrates the Removal of the Wall
2 July , 2011 — VTJP News Greek authorities arrest US Flotilla boat captain for attempting to sail without permission IMEMC – Saturday July 02, 2011 – 21:58, One of the ten boats scheduled to travel to Gaza to bring much-needed humanitarian aid and support has had its captain arrested by Greek authorities after attempting Continue reading
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Netanyahu’s big fat Greek Wedding By Barak Ravid
Netanyahu has invested in his relationship with Greece over the course of the past year-and-a-half, and his gamble has finally paid off as Greece blocks Gaza-flotilla-bound departures from its ports. Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 1 July, 2011: Greek cabinet votes to stop Flotilla as US Boat to Gaza forced back to port
1 July , 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center Freedom Flotilla activists: “Gaza blockade has been extended to Greece” IMEMC – Friday July 01, 2011 – 21:32, With the US boat escorted by military commandos back to a Greek port, the Canadian boat boarded by Greek police, and two other Flotilla boats Continue reading
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Gerald Celente: “Austerity riots will come to the US” — RT
While riots erupt in Greece over austerity measures imposed by the government, back home lay-offs are rampant on Wall Street with Goldman Sachs relieving over 200 employees from their positions today. Is there a way out before Americans begin to emulate the Greeks? Continue reading
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Gerald Celente: "Austerity riots will come to the US" — RT
While riots erupt in Greece over austerity measures imposed by the government, back home lay-offs are rampant on Wall Street with Goldman Sachs relieving over 200 employees from their positions today. Is there a way out before Americans begin to emulate the Greeks? Continue reading
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Greece: The beginning of the end, or a new beginning? By Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey
It is by now patently obvious that there are two languages being spoken in Athens: that among the political class desperate to keep the Euro-wagon on the road and that of the Greek people, who at this moment represent the hearts and minds of the Europeans, which spells out the message that we do not… Continue reading
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Greeks outraged by government’s sellout for quick cash — RT
Greece is now set to receive 12 billion euro in additional rescue cash from the EU, after parliament passed a vote on how to implement tough new austerity measures. However, the move sent thousands of angry protestors on to the streets of Athens. Continue reading
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Greece standing up to EU neo-colonialism
Greek protests against the new austerity measures can be viewed as a way of standing up to EU neo-colonialism, both economically and politically, believes Professor Costas Douzinas from the University of London. Continue reading
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EU bailout of Greece – “robbery and swindle” — RT
On the streets of Athens the voices of discontent are growing louder. From the next bailout installment the Greek politicians are eager to receive, the people will not get a penny, experts believe. Continue reading
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Video: Austerity in Greece Meant to Break Workers’ Resistance
TRNN Replay: Leo Panitch: Greece will default on its debt, banks want to make Greek people pay a heavy price Continue reading
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Video: Greeks declare war on austerity cuts — RT
At least 46 people have been injured as violent clashes and strikes paralyzed Greece on the eve of the vote for fresh austerity cuts. Over 20,000 people took out on the streets of Athens on Tuesday, beginning a massive general 48-hour strike. Continue reading
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