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Greek Priests Back Athens FYROM Rally

  An influential group of Greek Orthodox clergy has backed a forthcoming Athens rally against the use of 'Macedonia' by FYROM, putting it at odds with the church's leader. The Association of Greek Clerics on Thursday backed the rally, despite earlier comments...

Opposition to Compromise over Name Dispute Intensifies in Greece

As negotiations between Greece and FYROM on the countries' naming dispute begin in New York, opponents of a compromise solution are planning a rally in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki on Sunday. The choice of Greece’s second biggest city...

43rd November 17 Polytechnic Anniversary: Crowds March in Remembrance

Greek authorities are braced for violent protests during the 43rd November 17 Polytechnic uprising anniversary march to commemorate the student revolt at the educational institution in 1973 that is believed to have put an end to Greece's military dictatorship...

Labor Union Holds Rally in Omonia Square to Protest Obama Visit

Labor union PAME announced it will hold a rally in Omonia square, central Athens, on Tuesday, to protest the two-day visit of U.S. President Barack Obama to Athens. The union criticizes the government for banning rallies and protests in central...

Sirmacis is Youngest Winner in Acropolis Rally History, Athanassoulas Wins 2nd Place

21-year-old Latvian driver Ralfs Sirmacis, secured a sensational win at the SEAJETS Acropolis Rally of Greece held at the dirt tracks of Lamia for the first time since 2005. The victory marks the young driver's debut at the top...

Farmers Rally to Take Place in Athens on Nov 18

Greek farmers who met in a conference in Platykambos have agreed to participate in a nationwide rally on November 18. The rally was suggested by farmers in Crete who extended a general invitation for a rally on November 18...

Greeks Celebrate Big 'No' Vote Win in Bailout Referendum

Greek supporters of the “No” vote started gathering in Syntagma Square and Klafthmonos Square in central Athens shortly after 7 p.m., in order to celebrate their victory. Journalists and crews representing numerous Greek and foreign news agencies arrived at the...

Thousands of Greeks Rally in Central Athens Against Austerity

A rally was in full swing on main Syntagma square in Athens on Wednesday evening where thousands of Greeks gathered to support the government in its ongoing negotiations with the country’s lenders. With the main slogan being “We take negotiations...

Labor Day 2015: Riots in Central Athens

Minor rioting incidents involving Molotov cocktails occurred in central Athens, Greece, after the Labor Day rally ended. Anti-authoritarians threw Molotov cocktails in Propylaea and police responded by throwing stun grenades. Then, the group moved to Exarchia, where they turned over...

Nationwide Farmers Rally Tomorrow in Athens

According to the farmers union, about 1,000 farmers from Crete are expected to depart tonight from the ports of Heraklion and Chania to Piraeus to participate in the nationwide farmers rally that will be held on Friday in Syntagma...