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A free, peaceful Cyprus for all its children: Speech by Stefanos Stefanou
Stefanos Stefanou speaking at the event -- image via AKEL on Instagram Speech by the General Secretary of the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) Stefanos Stefanou at the mass event to denounce the Cyprus 1974 coup and invasion anniversary. Wednesday, 15 July 2026 We have gathered here for yet another year at the event to denounce the twin crimes committed against our homeland: the treacherous coup by the Athens junta and EOKA B, and Turkey’s barbaric invasion. We have

The Left Chapter
Jul 218 min read


52 years since the fascist coup in Cyprus
Tanks during the events of July, 1974 Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) on the 52 years since the fascist coup of 15 July 1974 in Cyprus The shame of treason will forever accompany the fascists in Greece and Cyprus who colluded with Turkey and shed the blood of our people. The tragic anniversary of 15 July serves as a reminder of the greatest betrayal suffered by Cyprus and its people, when the fascist coup was carried out by the Greek Junta and EOKA B, paving the wa

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Jul 162 min read


35th Anti-Imperialist Camp of Greek Communist Youth concludes
Image via KKE video screenshot The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that the activities of the 35th Anti-Imperialist Camp of Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) concluded with a large, militant march through the main streets of Florina. This year’s camp took place from July 1 to 5 on Mount Vitsi. The events took place under the slogan “80 Years Since the Founding of the Democratic Army of Greece: With the KKE at the forefront and the people as the protagonists, history is

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Jul 72 min read


Istanbul rises against NATO: “We will not allow this country to quietly host a NATO Summit”
With reports from the Communist Party of Turkey and the Communist Party of Greece Image of the rally via the TKP on X İstanbul rises against NATO: “We will not allow this country to quietly host a NATO Summit” Hundreds gathered in İstanbul at the call of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) to protest the NATO Summit. Addressing the event, TKP General Secretary Kemal Okuyan said, "We will not allow this country to quietly host a NATO Summit." As opposition continues to grow ag

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Jun 309 min read


Greek workers hold strike rally at Ministry of Labour
Image via video screenshot on X The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that the strength of the Greek organized labour movement was on full display at the strike rally held outside the Greek Ministry of Labour on June 24. Striking workers from the construction, hospitality and tourism sectors, as well as from the food and beverage industries, gathered to demonstrate. Workers from three of the largest sectors of the Greek economy took strike action, uniting their voices a

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Jun 252 min read


KKE welcomes Vietnam Days in Greece, honours Ho Chi Minh
Image via X Ho Chi Minh - a figure of the international revolutionary movement On June 24, Dimitris Koutsoumbas, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the KKE, attended the opening of the “Vietnam Days in Greece” events, organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Athens, and delivered a greeting. In his address at the opening of the exhibition, Dimitris Koutsoumbas noted: “I welcome the holding of the Vietnam Days in Greece. This initiative offers the Greek public an oppo

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Jun 252 min read


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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mar 233 min read
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