SYRIZA
Famellos reaches out to former SYRIZA supporters amid party renewal
Newly elected SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos has reached out to former supporters who abandoned the left-wing party amid its recent crisis and leadership turmoil.
Evangelos Apostolakis exits SYRIZA: Behind the decision, Koumoundourou’s reactions, and Tsipras’ response
A major disruption within the SYRIZA Progressive Alliance was triggered by the news of Eyaggelos Apostolakis’ decision to leave the party. The admiral’s move took both the party’s new chairman, Socrates Famellos, and the natural leader of SYRIZA, Alexis Tsipras, by surprise, as he announced his intentions late yesterday afternoon.
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New president of SYRIZA is Sokratis Famelos with 50.1% with more that 35,000 votes (updated)
The new leader of SYRIZA
Sokratis Famelos, according to the biography on his website, was born in 1966 in Athens, but grew up and has lived in Thessaloniki since 1970.
The green storm, the ex with the Porsche counting down, twice… Lygoura, the Polakis-Famelos battle, and the Imola of Piraeus Bank
Hello, the main topic of yesterday, at least in politics, is PASOK’s ascent to the position of Official Opposition after almost 15 years, albeit through a convoluted path, with plenty of drama and four splits within SYRIZA. Cause for celebration for the historic center-left party?
SYRIZA: A Turning point as main opposition role hangs in the balance – Legal challenges, resignations, and strategic maneuvers
The future of SYRIZA as the main opposition party is uncertain as its parliamentary group faces a potential collapse.
SYRIZA to appeal to justice on Kaselakis’ offshore accounts
On Monday, SYRIZA is expected to approach the judiciary regarding Kaselakis‘ offshore accounts, in light of the claims made by Pavlos Polakis during the Political Secretariat’s meeting last week.
Georgiadis relishes SYRIZA’s ‘end in the manner it deserves’
Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis reacted on Saturday to the fractious turmoil within the left-wing opposition party SYRIZA, which appears to have reached a peak during the party's ongoing congress.
SYRIZA – They all declare victory: We have a clear victory, say the “87” – Overwhelming victory with 69%, claims the Kasselakis side
The process of electing delegates to SYRIZA is now at its peak, as counting is underway at the polling stations of the Member Organisations, which number 550. On the first day of the process, both the majority and the Kasselakis side are declared winners.
Stefanos Kasselakis: “No contact with Tsipras” – Opposes new center-left coalition formation
In an in-depth interview on Smile Again with Sissy Christidou, former SYRIZA President Stefanos Kasselakis shared his thoughts on the state of the party, its direction, and the challenges facing SYRIZA amidst internal tensions.
SYRIZA – Stefanos Kasselakis: Denounces attempt to alter the electorate – “Don’t go, I’m not giving up”
Voting is underway as SYRIZA members cast ballots this weekend to elect delegates ahead of the party’s extraordinary congress to choose new leadership. The tense atmosphere reflects deep divisions within the party, with each side passionately advocating for their vision of SYRIZA’s future.