The conservative right-wing onslaught continues unabated. Neo-fascism is installed in many places. It talks of human rights, freedoms and democracies, but deepens social injustice. Many nations are governed by openly Nazi-like administrations, with xenophobic and white supremacist positions. Marcelo Colussi The last revolution with a socialist air, with […]
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The fight for agricultural workers’ rights in Spain
More than half of Europe’s fruit and vegetables are grown in southern Spain. Much of the produce grown goes to UK and European supermarkets. But for many years workers from the region have protested against serious exploitation. Clare Carlile / Ethical Consumer* UK-based organisations Ethical Consumer and The […]
Life in Moria, the ‘worst refugee camp on Earth’
Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, a new book based on experiences in the ‘worst refugee camp on Earth’ is to be published by Glasgow-based social enterprise publisher, Arkbound. Greater Govanhill interview with writer Elika Ansar. Sorana Horsia / Greater Govanhill Elika Ansari spent four years as a humanitarian […]
Russia, Ukraine and Europe’s suicidal decision making
Despite its economic risk forecasts already predicting average inflation of over eight points this year in the European Union, amidst the boomerang effect of sanctions against Moscow, EU policy continues determined in its anti-Russian offensive. The fact is, the EU, alongside the United States, is deepening its involvement in […]
Story of an asylum seeker forced to return home
E. asked the Alarm Phone to share a personal account of one of the pushbacks they experienced at the Greek-Turkish border, one of many human rights violations committed daily at the borders of Europe. “Although we said to the Greek police that “if you push us back, we will […]