Presidency, Supervised
10/12/2013
Greece will hold the EU presidency in the first half of 2014, its fifth stint, in an atmosphere already heavy with mistrust among the European partners. But this time around…
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New Golden Dawn evidence: “We must kill the Jew that we all have hidden in us,” says recruit
09/12/2013
More evidence of Golden Dawn’s violent Nazi leanings has come to light following the seizure of computers from the party’s MPs’ homes. Video shows leader Michaloliakos giving new recruits Nazi…
Effective immediately: Greek taxman to snoop in bank accounts and seize funds at the touch of a button
09/12/2013
With only a simple request tax auditors will now obtain detailed information on the bank accounts and transactions of greek taxpayers and businesses. Furthermore, tax authorities will also be able…
Press review December 9
09/12/2013
Police beat and arrest 15-year olds; a former defense minister accused of taking bribes; Foreclosures still a major headache for the government, troika and banks; a move to unite the…
More raids as Golden Dawn crackdown expands, still critics fear backfire
05/12/2013
Anti terror police have raided the homes of three more Golden Dawn MPs days after party leader Michaloliakos has his request for release from prison pending trial denied. Prosecutors link…
Interview with HR Commissioner: “Member states did not want a strong mechanism protecting social and economic rights.”
05/12/2013
Following his report on austerity’s impact on human rights across Europe Nils Muiznieks, Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe, says that “a lot of people are learning a…
Council of Europe report: 10 austerity imposed human rights abuses in Greece
04/12/2013
Commissioner Muiznieks of the Council of Europe presents a report detailing the ways that austerity and “reforms” imposed by the international lenders have caused human rights abuses across Europe. TPPI…