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On a completely different wavelength, the candidate of the radical Left for the presidency of the Republic, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, blamed the police authorities for the incidents, while simultaneously urging the protesters not to engage in vandalism and looting. #Γαλλία #βία #δημοκρατία (translated)

Loke wrote that the player appearing on the left cost 1.1 million euros to Olympiakos of Bartzokas, while the one on the right cost 4.7 million euros to Panathinaikos of Obradovic. He added that, in his opinion, Yiannakopoulos was literally paying two and three times more, while his team was at least two levels lower. https://t.co/ONQmHa5Zfp #Basketball #Olympiacos #Paok (translated)

Anavaloglou Georgios mentioned that Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated in Brussels on 16/10 that the government would not distribute money for political reasons. He contrasted the policies of other countries, saying that Italy planned to tax banks with a target of 5 billion euros in revenue by 2027, the Netherlands aimed to impose an extraordinary contribution of 617 million euros, and Austria would extend an additional contribution of 300 million euros for the same year. He added that Slovakia would maintain an increased tax rate for banks in 2027 as well. Regarding refineries, Anavaloglou said that Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland, and Austria had requested a windfall tax from the Commission, while Greece was not among those countries. He cited pre-tax profits of 1.998 billion euros for the two Greek refineries in the first half of 2026, compared to 210 million euros in the corresponding period last year: 891.7 million for Motor Oil and 1.106.4 million for HELLENiQ. He also referenced an interview on ERT on 17/9, where, according to him, Mitsotakis said he preferred money to be returned to citizens through fuel prices rather than collected by the state budget. Anavaloglou noted that the refineries received subsidies of 277 million euros, while the heating allowance increased by only 52 million euros compared to last year. He concluded that this was a political choice and raised the question of whether the Prime Minister sought to be popular with citizens or with those, as he wrote, who profited from the crisis and from whom he sought electoral support. #πολιτική #φορολογία #Ελλάδα (translated)

Alexis Tsipras stated that the Greek Left Coalition (EL.AS.) was created within society and not in Parliament or behind closed party doors. He said that the effort continued with its own forces, without state funding and with meetings all over Greece. He claimed that the creation of EL.AS. overturned plans and that the need for its establishment was becoming increasingly apparent. He described the rising costs as an "invisible memorandum" that, he said, burdened expenses on fuel, food, and living, primarily affecting those who were not favored. He added that the government's narrative about stability and a third term was not convincing. Tsipras said that EL.AS. was facing attacks, which it would meet calmly, and that its goal was to address the problems of Greek society and propose alternative solutions. He characterized the government as its only opponent, accusing it of creating the problems. Referring to the meeting of the Political Committee, he said the message was for EL.AS. to continue with its own political identity and clear program, aiming for a progressive government with itself as a core. He called for the creation of a winning current and stated that the effort would focus on combating corruption, inequalities, rising costs, and uncertainty. #ΕΛΑΣ #Αριστερά #Πολιτική (translated)

“If some people believe that we will blow the budget and distribute money left and right to become politically appealing and undermine all the effort we have made over the last few years to perhaps become a little more likeable ahead of elections, I’m sorry, but I have proven many times that this is not my mentality.” Kyriakos Mitsotakis left open the possibility of additional, targeted interventions to address energy costs from Brussels, clarifying at the same time that the government will not jeopardize fiscal stability to become more appealing ahead of elections. #Μητσοτάκης #πολιτική #ενεργειακήκρίση (translated)

Amalia challenged the leftist narrative regarding the participation of women in the Democratic Army of Greece (DSE) during the Civil War, arguing that their enlistment did not necessarily indicate emancipation. She cited data indicating that about 10,000 women served in the DSE, approximately a quarter of its total strength. Of these, she wrote, 30% participated in combat units while the rest worked in the rear. At the time of the posting, 3,000 of the women were "Slavo-Macedonians." Amalia mentioned that these women were connected to the Anti-Fascist Women’s Front of Macedonia (AFŽ), which was established in Skopje on December 14, 1944, and functioned as the women's section of the NOF. The NOF, she wrote, was founded in Skopje in April 1945 with the initiative and support of Tito and, after an agreement between the KKE and Tito, was incorporated into the DSE. She argued that these organizations aimed for the incorporation of Greek Macedonia into the "Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia." Amalia stated that after the Stalin-Tito split in 1948, the KKE established the Nationwide Democratic Women’s Union (PDEG), as it could no longer control the AFŽ. According to the posting, the first event of the PDEG took place on October 25, 1948, in Kallithea Prespa, with 44 women, seven of whom were "Slavo-Macedonians." Chrysa Chatzivassiliou was elected president, who, as she wrote, was described in a misogynistic manner by party officials. She also cited a report by Nikos Zachariadis to Stalin on October 17, 1950, regarding the condemnation of Chatzivassiliou by the 3rd Conference. Regarding the other 7,000 women, Amalia argued that the majority were forcibly recruited. She referenced Markos Vafeiadis's estimate that from mid-1947, recruitment into the DSE had become "entirely violent" and that volunteers did not exceed 10%. She also cited research by the author Tasoula Ververioti on the educational level of women, as well as testimonies about difficult living conditions, shortages of clothing and hygiene products, and health issues. She added that many had suffered sexual assaults. As sources, Amalia cited works by Tasoula Ververioti and Margarita Lazaridou, as well as material from the Philip Hiliou Archive at the ASKI. In the end, she mentioned Mirka Ginova (Irene Gkin), Katina Andrejeva (Andreopoulou), Afrodita Dovalovska, and Jordana Slatnikova, along with their places of origin. #Γυναίκες #Αριστερά #Ιστορία (translated)

The author of the post argued that the Alliance of Greeks was rapidly strengthening and cited a poll by Alco, according to which New Democracy was at 23%. He claimed that the Alliance excluded the far-right parties that, as he described them, support it and surpassed the left parties Plefsi and SYRIZA. He added that its real percentages were double digits, but pollsters did not record its votes. #ΕλληνικέςΕκλογές #Δημοσκοπήσεις #Πολιτική #GR (translated)

The municipal councilor Eleni Papadopoulou wrote that the European Parliament approved a resolution on October 8 to address Islamic networks in Europe and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood. According to her, the resolution called for stricter controls on European funding, partnerships, and final beneficiaries, and the connection of individuals and organizations with the Brotherhood would be considered a connection to terrorism if legal conditions were met. Papadopoulou characterized the resolution as a first step for the protection of European peoples, culture, and nations, and predicted that further decisions would follow. She argued that funding networks led to the Islamization of Europe. She mentioned that the center, center-right, and right voted in favor, except for those who were absent, while the socialists, PASOK, Greens, the Left — which she associated with SYRIZA, the KKE, and Plefsi — and some liberals voted against. She also questioned the existence of the far-right and suggested that the funding of those who, as she wrote, cited it should be investigated. Finally, she held accountable those who voted against and urged readers not to vote for Alexis Tsipras, PASOK, and political groups she described disparagingly due to their stance towards Islam. #Ισλάμ #αριστερά #ΜΚΟ #σοσιαλιστές #ΠΑΣΟΚ #Τσίπρας #Ισλάμ #ΜΚΟ #ευρωπαϊκήπολιτική (translated)

Cardigan argued that, in a world full of populists, Zacharos did not believe in claims regarding wood gasification, the legitimization of leftist violence, the occupation of public buildings, or anti-vaccine movements. He added that Zacharos exposed anti-Western figures who, as he wrote, were portrayed as solidarity-minded or patriots, and noted that this seemed to bother him a lot. #λαϊκισμός #Αριστερά #Αντιεμβολιαστές (translated)

Rafael Gliksman, after his impressive victory in the internal elections of the French Socialist Party, takes on the challenge of uniting the Left against the votes of the far-right Marine Le Pen and the far-left of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, while his electoral campaign is expected to be difficult due to the political differences that separate him from Mélenchon. #Γαλλία #Γκλυκσμάν #Σοσιαλιστές (translated)

Adonis Georgiadis described Stamatis Zacharou as a decent person and an excellent journalist, noting that he was not left-wing. He argued that if a left-wing journalist had been dismissed in the same way, there would have been great upheaval. He added that the choice to be close to the Left came at a cost, which, according to him, made it more respectable. #μετονΣταμάτηΖαχαρό #Αριστερά #δημοσιογραφία #σεβασμός (translated)