Communism
Ancient Greece
Was Plato’s Republic a Utopian Vision or a Dystopian Nightmare?
The philosophical dialogue, The Republic, was written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato around 375 BCE. It describes his vision of an ideal and just society that would be ruled by philosopher-kings.
Over two thousand years later, this work on...
Ancient Greece
Did Greek Philosopher Epicurus Influence Marx’s Communism?
Marx's communism is maligned for how it manifested in the political world, and while faults with the practice are evident throughout twentieth century history, it is interesting to note that some of the earliest theories of communism may have...
Economy
Unrest Growing in Cuba Over Food Shortages, Astronomical Prices
Unrest is growing on the island nation of Cuba after more than a year of pandemic-related shortages has led to food shortages and high prices.
Greece
What do Greeks Believe about Nazism and Communism – Survey
Three out of four Greeks (74.5%) believe that there should be a criminal investigation into the crimes committed by the Communist regimes, similar to the trials into the crimes of Nazism that took place immediately after the end of...
events
Estonian Justice Minister Responds to Stavros Kontonis' Refusal to Attend Conference
Estonian minister of Justice Urmas Reinsalu, as promised, responded in writing to Greek Justice minister Stavros Kontonis' reasoning for refusing to attend a Tullinn conference on crimes committed by communist regimes.
Reinsalu expressed regret in Greek Justice minister Stavros Kontonis'...
Greece
Greek Gov't Refuses to Participate in Conference Condemning Communist Crimes
The Greek government has refused to participate in a conference in Estonia on August 23 titled "The Heritage in 21st Century Europe of the Crimes Committed by Communist Regimes." Greece is the only EU member state that abstains.
The decision...
Greece
Polytechneio Uprising Anniversary Continues to Be an Anti-American Celebration
The mayor of Kaisariani, a neighborhood in Athens, announced that U.S. President Barack Obama is persona non grata in Athens. No surprise there, as the mayor is a member of the Greek Communist Party (KKE). Worse though, the national...
Economy
The Red Scare: The Hammer and Sickle Flying Over Greece
ATHENS - From 1947-57 it was Sen. Joseph “Better Dead than Red,” McCarthy who put the fear of having no God into Americans with his political witch hunt trying to root out Communists – or suspected Communists – from...