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EDITOR’S NOTE (Nick Stamatakis). I lived in Greece until the age of 24 (1985) and, being a very active young man in politics and everything else, I can remember the scenes we all saw in the media today. I do NOT remember these massive crowds all over the country – these are the biggest crowds in the last 70 years!! Massive protests totalling more than 2 million people all over Greece and abroad!!! Over 20% of the Greek people were in the streets!! How big was the protest? Please look at this video…
You do not need a doctorate in political science to know that the numbers alone mean that Greece is at a turning point, that its whole political system is finished!! It is not about PM Mitsotakis, the glbalist puppet, and his government… It’s about the entire corrupt political system that has reached the end of its road…
As for the provocators (supposedly anarchists and other suspicious elements), this is nothing new and should not have surprised the police. EXAMPLE: I clearly remember from my youth and later that the first action of these “provocateurs” would be to use hammers and remove marble from outside the GRANDE BRETAGNE Hotel, in Syntagma Square… and then to use the stones/pieces to attack the crowds… They did the same thing today… Is the Greek Police so disgustingly unable to predict such a thing? Or are they part of the problem?… This and other events today underline further the systemic failures of the Greek political elites…
No government can survive this massive rejection from the people themselves, no matter how it is interpreted… The old has died, BUT THE NEW IS NOT BORN YET. The pains of giving birth to a new political reality will be excruciating. Still, IT WILL BE NECESSARY because the catastrophic realities of the old system go back to the Ottoman times. Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece and the man who, in essence, led the Revolution of 1821, was ahead of his time and created the right foundations for Greece in the three and a half years he governed. But the usual traitors assassinated him. A reasonable step is to return to his principles that reflect the American and the French Revolutions…
But we shall return with more thoughts and analyses…
BELOW MARIA KARYSTIANOU’S SPEECH IN ATHENS FOLLOWED BY A SUMMARY OF TODAY’S EVENTS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA
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SUMMARY OF THE NEWS IN GREECE
Today, Athens witnessed significant protests marking the second anniversary of Greece’s deadliest train crash, which claimed 57 lives. Hundreds of thousands gathered nationwide, expressing their frustration over perceived governmental inaction and demanding justice for the victims. The demonstrations led to clashes between protesters and riot police, with incidents of gasoline bombs being thrown and property damage reported. Authorities made 41 arrests, and 20 individuals sustained injuries during the confrontations.
The tragic collision occurred on February 28, 2023, near Tempe, when a passenger train and a freight train collided head-on. The disaster exposed significant deficiencies in Greece’s rail infrastructure, leading to widespread public outcry. Despite promises from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to enhance rail safety, many citizens remain dissatisfied with the progress, feeling that systemic issues persist unaddressed.
In response to the anniversary, a 24-hour general strike was organized, bringing much of the country to a standstill. Flights were grounded, public services halted, and businesses closed as workers across various sectors joined in solidarity. The protests were not limited to Athens; other cities, including Thessaloniki, also saw large gatherings, with demonstrators releasing black balloons to honor the victims.
Security measures were heightened in anticipation of the protests. Over 5,000 police officers were deployed in Athens, supported by helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance. Despite these precautions, tensions escalated, leading to the reported clashes and subsequent arrests.
The ongoing public dissatisfaction has intensified political pressure on the government, with calls for comprehensive reforms and accountability. As investigations into the crash continue, many Greeks are demanding transparency and tangible improvements to prevent such tragedies in the future.
thetimes.co.uk
apnews.comreuters.com
FYI. Kapodistrias did not lead the 1821 revolution. He was opposed to it, as a matter of fact. He didn’t think Greece was ready and refused the offer of leadership.
I don’t have time to teach you history. Kapodistrias was the true leader of the Greek Revolution. He just dis not want to make it obvious as he was serving as the Foreign minister of Russia for much of the time before the Revolution. Why? Because he used this high position to facilitate the Revolution. BUT: He never became a citizen of Russia. And he explained to the Czar that in the case that the interests of Russia conflict with the interests of the Greek people he would remove himself. AND HE DID IN 1822 if i recall. He not only organized the Society of Friends, he had a vastly important meeting with the military leaders in Lefkada and above all he had the respect of all other leaders.
Recently the bok that he wrote, “Hstory of Modern Greece has been published. You can buy it in New York https://seaburn-books.com/products.
Time to re-educate yourself…