Greece
Fourteen days on the refugee trail from Kos to Vienna
Europe’s Border Crisis: The Long Road — Over two weeks, documentary photographer and filmmaker Adam Patterson travelled with refugees making the harrowing journey across Europe to shoot a powerful new documentary.
Written by: Alex King
Five things we learned from Yanis Varoufakis in London
Fighting talk from Greece’s anti-austerity rock star — Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis learned about austerity the hard way. Now he has some disruptive advice for Jeremy Corbyn and progressives across Europe.
Written by: Alex King
Five postcapitalist projects that offer a blueprint for a new world
Postcapitalism: A Guide to our Future — Paul Mason’s provocative new book offers a terminal diagnosis of the current order and argues the building blocks for a postcapitalist future are all around us.
Written by: Alex King
What does the future hold for young people in Greece?
“I don’t want to die at 55.” A summer report. — As the economic crisis deepens, Huck heads to Athens to meet the protesters of Omonoiea Square, and the waitresses serving tourists on nearby Crete, to get a feel for what the future holds for young Greeks.
Written by: Breena Kerr
Why everything you thought you knew about money, debt and austerity is wrong
Shadow banks, odious debt and the Euro fairytale — The Greek crisis has pitted people against the “laws” of economics. Documentary Money Puzzles exposes the myths at the foundation of neoclassical economics and goes in search of the reality on the streets of Athens, Argentina and the City of London.
Written by: Alex King
How degrowth could help Europe recover from economic and political crisis
No more growth — Greece and the rest of Europe are locked in a battle over austerity vs. growth. But is GDP a flawed measure that will lead us further towards catastrophe?
Written by: Alex King
The street artist responding to Greece's social turmoil
A different story from the streets of Athens — Street artist Bleeps.gr was making street art long before the economic crisis hit Greece. But with the social and cultural impact of the nation's turmoil, his art has reflected the changing views of the dissatisfied voices he comes into contact with. His identity is anonymous, but he won't stay quiet.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Radical filmmaking reveals Greece's humanitarian crisis
Athens Now! — Stanley Schtinter’s symposium of film at London's Whitechapel Gallery responds to the experiences of the Greek people since the 2008 global financial crisis.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Will Syriza’s victory mean jobs for young Greeks?
Can ditching austerity save a lost generation? — In Europe, Austerity has hit Greek youth hardest. Can the new Syriza government end record youth unemployment?
Written by: Alex King