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After two decades, Greek Communist Party (KKE) changed its leadership.  during the 19th congress the party’s cental committee announced the new leader: Dimitris Koutsoumpas. The new leader replaces Aleka Papariga who was holding the chair of general secretary for 22 years. Dimitris Koutsoumpas, 58 is an economist and descent of …

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A provocative fake Twitter claiming to be from KKE triggered the rage of the Greek Communist Party as it urged people to vote for… SYRIZA. “We repeat, today we support and vote the people’s party. SYRIZA” fake @KKEgr said in a tweep.  General Secretary of KKE, Aleka Papariga denounced the fake account and talked …

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Another “historical” day broke up in Greece, another “crucial crossroad”, another “last” attempt to form a government, nine days after the May-6 elections. Karolos Papoulias will meet political leaders at the presidential mansion at 2 pm. During talks on Monday, Papoulias sent Samaras (ND), Venizelos (PASOK) and Kouvelis (Democratic Left) home with …

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First official results show winners and losers of Greek elections 2012. What is clear is that no party winds the absolute majority. conservative Nea Dimocratia hardly gets less than 21%, thus by counted 38% of the votes. Socialist PASOK suffers a historical low and left-wing SYRIZA emerges to second party. A coalition …

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