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Workers and youth in Thessaloniki, Greece rally in solidarity with Cuba
Images via the KKE On May 26, workers and youth in Thessaloniki sent a strong message of solidarity to the struggling Cuban people by participating in a mass rally in the city centre, followed by a march to the US Consulate organized by the Central Macedonia Organizations of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and Communist Youth (KNE). On the same day, the Ioannina Regional Organization of the KKE and KNE also held an action of internationalist solidarity with the Cuban peop

The Left Chapter
May 271 min read


Mass rally in Athens in solidarity with Cuba
Images via the KKE The people of Athens demand: Hands off Cuba! The Communist Party of Greece reports that a militant solidarity march in support of the heroic Cuban people took place on the afternoon of May 23 following a call by the Organizations of the KKE and the Communist Youth (KNE) in Athens. Those gathered sent a clear message: “Hands off Cuba! The US imperialists must not dare to attack the Island of the Revolution!”. The people of Athens expressed their solidarity w

The Left Chapter
May 252 min read


Anti-imperialist demonstrations held across Greece
Demonstrators in Thessaloniki -- All images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that anti-imperialist demonstrations organized across Greece on May 16 and 17 by the Greek Committee for International Detente and Peace (EEDYE) saw mass participation, sending a loud and clear message: no sacrifices for wars and capitalist profits! Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside US and NATO bases in many parts of Greece, including Crete, Larissa, Alexandroupoli an

The Left Chapter
May 182 min read


Greek Communist KNE wins university student elections for the fifth year running
Images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that "Panspoudastiki KS," the list supported by the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE), once again emerged as the leading force in the university student elections held across Greece on Wednesday May 13, securing 32.47% of the vote and more than 14,900 votes. The list supported by the New Democracy government (DAP) came second with 25.40%, while that of the social-democratic PASOK (PASP) placed third with 11.22%. Oth

The Left Chapter
May 142 min read


Greek civil servants strike demanding wage increases, repeal of anti-labour laws
Image via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that civil servants across the country are striking and demonstrating today (Wednesday, May 13). This comes after a decision by the Civil Servants' Confederation (ADEDY), responding to a call from unions representing government agencies, public organizations, hospitals, local authorities, schools, and other sectors. This strike constitutes the first militant response to the government’s announcements of new reactio

The Left Chapter
May 132 min read


‘This Is Piracy’: Israel Condemned for Seizure of Gaza-Bound Flotilla Near Greece
“How on Earth,” asked the UN’s top Palestine expert, “is possible that Israel is allowed to assault and seize vessels in international waters just off Greece/Europe?” Image via video screenshot on X By Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams Palestine defenders on Thursday condemned Israeli forces’ raid of the latest Global Sumud Flotilla—which was sailing off the Greek coast while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza—and the arrest of more than 200 of its participants, with s

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Apr 304 min read


We continue in the footsteps of the 200 communist heroes: KKE
Image via the KKE On April 25, 2026, beside the bloodstained wall at the Kaisariani Shooting Range —where, on May Day 1944, the Nazi occupiers executed 200 communists— a mass political rally of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) took place, followed by a concert featuring songs of struggle. Red flags fluttered, conveying a signal, a message, and a promise, paying tribute to the 200 executed —members and cadres of the KKE, leaders of the working class. The majority had been i

The Left Chapter
Apr 274 min read


Leftist PAME forces make gains at Congress of the General Confederation of Greek Workers
Image via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that the Congress of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) for the private sector took place from 16 to 19 April, with the Communist oriented member of the World Federation of Trade Unions, All-Workers Militant Front's (PAME) forces emerging significantly strengthened. In the elections for the Confederation’s new administration, the DAS list —comprising of trade unionists rallied in PAME alongside other

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Apr 242 min read


Greek All Workers’ Militant Front (PAME) holds largest conference ever
Image via the KKE Nationwide Conference of the All Workers’ Militant Front (PAME) 720 trade unions responded to the call: “No sacrifices for war and their profits—Organization and struggle on the path to overthrow” The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that the largest all-workers’ conference ever organized in Greece took place successfully on Saturday, April 4 in Athens. The event brought together more than 2,000 trade unionists, representing 720 trade union organizat

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Apr 72 min read


Greek conscripts at the forefront of the anti-imperialist struggle
Image via the KKE Via the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) Young conscripts at the forefront of the struggle Many young conscripts made a distinct, symbolic, and meaningful presence felt at the recent workers’ rally in Athens against the imperialist war and for Greece’s withdrawal from it. By taking part in the mass rally organized by the trade unions, they stood side by side with their colleagues, fellow students, and parents. Together they chanted the slogan: “Conscripts are

The Left Chapter
Apr 76 min read


Democratic Army of Greece honoured at mass rally
All images via the KKE At a mass event held on 29 March 2026 in Litohoro —where, 80 years ago, the response to the “White Terror” began and led to the formation of the Democratic Army of Greece (DSE)— the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) inaugurated its programme of events marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the DSE. The main speaker was Dimitris Koutsoumbas, General Secretary of the CC of the KKE, who stated, among other things: “We honou

The Left Chapter
Apr 23 min read


Greek Unions march on US Embassy in opposition to war
Images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that on March 27 thousands of workers and young people took part in a mass rally organized by trade unions, unions of the self-employed and other mass organizations. The demonstration in Athens began at the Ministry of Finance and concluded at the US Embassy. The rally expressed broad popular condemnation of the country’s involvement in the war, as well as of government propaganda suggesting that the people shoul

The Left Chapter
Mar 312 min read


The people of Greece stand with Cuba!: KKE MEP
Image via the KKE Condemnation of the United States’ economic stranglehold on Cuba – The people of Greece stand with Cuba! Communist Party of Greece (KKE) Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos addressed the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels on the grave humanitarian situation in Cuba, condemning the United States’ economic strangulation of the island. In his speech, he stated: “We condemn the United States’ economic strangulat

The Left Chapter
Mar 272 min read


Workers’ Representatives Council Established in Turkey
Images via the TKP On March 15, 2026, 322 workers—representing a wide range of sectors including metal, petrochemicals, textiles, food, logistics, warehousing, aviation, shipbuilding, construction, IT, communications, tourism, healthcare, education, office, and service work—came together from many provinces across the country. Alongside representatives of retirees, these workers, employed in both the private and public sectors, convened at the call of the Communist Party of T

The Left Chapter
Mar 233 min read


No sacrifices for the imperialists’ wars – Greece out of the war: KKE
No sacrifices for the imperialists’ wars – Greece out of the war: Statement by the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of (KKE) The KKE calls on the working class, the people and the youth to remain vigilant and to take militant action. Let the alarm be sounded everywhere. Let opposition to the imperialist war and to our country’s dangerous involvement in it be expressed and strengthened. Our country must not become a target for reprisals. The peo

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Mar 179 min read


Greek seafarers strike demanding safe repatriation of their comrades
Images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece reports that on March 5, seafarers of all types of vessels went on a 24-hour strike across Greece following a decision by their unions. The central demand of the strike was that all necessary measures be taken immediately to ensure the safe repatriation of seafarers who are trapped in the war zone. With anger boiling over, as hundreds of families anxiously await news of their loved ones who are caught up in the war, the strike

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Mar 72 min read


Greek Court of Appeals rules neo-Nazi Golden Dawn is a criminal organization
Rally outside the Court of Appeals -- image via the KKE On March 4, 2026, the Greek Court of Appeals ruled that the Nazi Golden Dawn is a criminal organization, with all 42 defendants found guilty and definitively upholding their convictions. “We are not resting on our laurels, and we have no illusions. These decisions are the result of pressure from the workers’ movement”, emphasized Sotiris Poulikogiannis, president of the Attica Metalworkers’ Union, as he announced the de

The Left Chapter
Mar 52 min read


Communists protest Iran war across Greece
Protest in Ioannina -- All images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece reports that in cities across Greece, the forces of the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) and the KKE, together with class-oriented trade unions, continue their activities against the imperialist war in the Middle East and Greece’s involvement in it. Through pickets and other forms of protest, demonstrators condemned the attack on Iran, expressed their solidarity with the Iranian people, and demanded th

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Mar 42 min read


Thousands rally in Athens against imperialist attack on Iran
All images via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that on March 1, 2026, following a call from trade unions and mass organizations, thousands of workers and young people gathered outside the US Embassy in Athens to condemn the US – Israeli intervention in Iran. The thousands of protesters strongly denounced the latest imperialist attack and expressed their solidarity with the Iranian people. The protest echoed with slogans such as: “No submission to imperial

The Left Chapter
Mar 21 min read


Criminal US–Israeli attack on Iran brings us closer to a generalized war in the Middle East: KKE
Smoke from an airstrike on Tehran -- image via X video screenshot KKE: The new criminal US–Israeli attack on Iran brings us closer to a generalized war in the Middle East and the wider region In a statement on the US–Israeli attack on Iran, the Press Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) emphasizes the following: “The new military attack by the state of Israel and the USA on Iran is a reprehensible and criminal act that brings us closer to a g

The Left Chapter
Feb 282 min read
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