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Anarchist News Review: Trans rights in court, evictions in Greece and Labour’s latest mess

Anarchist News Review: Trans rights in court, evictions in Greece and Labour’s latest mess

Andy, Rhiannon, Sam and Simon discuss the UK Supreme Court’s ruling, what it means legally and what it actually means for trans people, as well as the solidarity demonstrations that took place over the weekend. We also look at the legacy of Pope Francis, the evictions in Greece and the Brazilian government’s continued repression of

Three squat evictions in a week as Greek state ramps up attack on anarchist movement

From a solidarity action at Evangelismos after the Rasprava eviction: "10, 100, 1000 revolutionary ruptures, From Evangelismos to Rasprava"

The series of raids, have been labelled a desperate response as State forces struggle to contain public anger over percieved corruption and incompetence. ~Kit Dimou~ On the morning of April 22nd, the historic Evangelismos squat in Heraklion, Crete, was evicted once again having been reoccupied on December 1st 2023. The brief announcement of the squat

Greece: Hellenic Train micro-bombers protest “cover-up of the crime in Tempi”

Greece: Hellenic Train micro-bombers protest “cover-up of the crime in Tempi”

No injuries in the attack, claimed for Palestinian martyrs and Kyriakos Ximitiris  ~ Kit Dimou ~ A lengthy manifesto has been published on Athens Indymedia, claiming responsibility for the detonation of a backpack near the offices of Hellenic Trains, Greece’s main railway company, on Friday evening (12 April). There were no injuries but some minor

Kafka in the 21st century

Kafka in the 21st century

As the groundbreaking play “Metamorphosis” reaches the end of its run in Greece, its director reflects on its significance today ~ Tasos Sagris ~ I remember very clearly the moment I decided to direct this iconic literary work. I felt an intense need to offer the audience a chance and a way to share what

Report from anti-war congress in Hamburg

Report from anti-war congress in Hamburg

It seems like in the year 2024, governments and the people supporting them have accomplished the impossible in terms of normalising death—but refusal persists ~ Juju Alerta ~ With a wild demonstration to enliven the St Pauli district of Hamburg, people from different countries gathered in the city in mid-November to exchange stories and discussions

Athens explosion: Prominent anarchist arrested, solidarity actions worldwide

Athens explosion: Prominent anarchist arrested, solidarity actions worldwide

“No one will be left alone against the repressive campaign of the state and capital”, declare demonstrators ~ Kit Dimou ~ Greek anarchist Nikos Romanos has been arrested in connection with the explosion in an Athens flat on 31 October, which authorities attribute to a bomb-making accident. According to media reports, Romanos’s fingerprint was found

Athens explosion: Injured anarchist to be questioned while in critical condition

Athens explosion: Injured anarchist to be questioned while in critical condition

Lawyer warns ‘anti-terror’ investigation being used to target wider radical movements ~ Kit Dimou ~ Anarchists in Greece and Germany have released solidarity statements with the comrades killed, injured and arrested following an explosion in an Athens flat on 31 October, which authorities attribute to a bomb-making accident. In the ensuing media frenzy, wild speculation