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Greece Seeks to Ban Neo-Nazi Party from Running in Elections

The Parliament in Greece will debate an amendment to the law aimed at banning a neo-Nazi party from running in the elections expected to be held after April. Ellines, a party led by Ilias Kasidiaris, a former leader of the...

Is There a Neo-Nazi Comeback in Greece?

The events that marked Greece in the last few days raise the question whether neo-Nazis are making a comeback in the country

Golden Dawn MP Verbally Attacks Muslim Peer in Greek Parliament

High-ranking Golden Dawn member Ilias Kasidiaris on Tuesday launched a verbal attack against  Muslim SYRIZA MP Mustafa Mustafa, during a closed session of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Kasidiaris demanded the removal of the Muslim lawmaker and used...

Six-Month Suspended Sentence for Golden Dawn MP Ilias Kasidiaris for 'Inciting Crime'

A Greek Misdemeanours Court on Thursday handed down a six-month prison sentence, suspended for three years, for far-right Golden Dawn party MP Ilias Kasidiaris after finding him guilty of inciting others to commit crimes. The conviction against Kasidiaris concerns a...

Golden Dawn Kicked Out of New Bill Discussion in Greek Parliament

Golden Dawn on Wednesday was suspended in absentia from the two plenary sessions to discuss the new omnibus bill that includes several austerity measures. The Conference of House Speakers decided unanimously that the ultra-rightist party lawmakers should not participate in...

Golden Dawn MP Violently Pushes New Democracy Lawmaker Inside Parliament

Golden Dawn party deputy Ilias Kasidiaris on Monday violently pushed New Democracy parliamentary spokesman Nikos Dendias because he walked in front of him while he was addressing the House. Kasidiaris was speaking to the Parliamentary Financial Affairs Committee from his seat...

Golden Dawn Calls Brexit a 'Brave Decision' of the British

Greece's extreme rightist Golden Dawn party on Friday applauded the results of the British referendum on European Union membership, calling it a "brave decision" against German austerity. "Golden Dawn welcomes the brave decision of the British people to deny the...

Citizens of Korydallos District React to the Upcoming Golden Dawn Trial

The upcoming trial of Greece's extreme right Golden Dawn party, scheduled for April 20, has caused the firm reaction of citizens and business owners in the district of Korydallos, Athens, where Greece's largest prison is located. The Nazi-inspired party members' and supporters'...

Extreme Right Golden Dawn Trial Date and Place May Change After Reactions

Extreme right Golden Dawn's upcoming trial is currently at stake due to numerous reactions expressed even from within the governing leftist SYRIZA party. The Education Ministry was the last one to add its voice to those questioning the plans...

Extreme Right Golden Dawn Leader Michaloliakos and MP Lagos Released Ahead of Trial

Extreme Right Golden Dawn's imprisoned leader Nikos Michaloliakos and senior MP Ioannis Lagos, who, among others, are currently facing charges over running and belonging to a criminal organization were released from Korydallos prison today, after the 18-month pretrial custody...