
Anti-fascist Rap Monster Festival held after Golden Dawn conviction
The Anti-fascist Rap Monster Festival is being held, following the final conviction of the Golden Dawn party and the publication of photographic evidence of 200 communists.
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The Anti-fascist Rap Monster Festival is being held, following the final conviction of the Golden Dawn party and the publication of photographic evidence of 200 communists.

Greek Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis controversially stated that Zoe Konstantopoulou represents the "political continuation of Golden Dawn" during an interview where he was questioned about the Tempi trial.

An incident in Volos, Greece, has caused strong reactions after high school students were reported to have shouted slogans in favor of the far-right Golden Dawn party during a March 25th parade.

Eleni Zaroulia, former Golden Dawn MP and wife of Nikos Michaloliakos, has surrendered to the police and is being taken to prison after being sentenced to five years for membership in a criminal organization.

The mother of Pavlos Fyssas expressed emotional relief and gratitude after the conviction of Golden Dawn, stating, 'We won, you crushed them, my child.'
Four previously unjailed Golden Dawn members ordered to prison eKathimerini.com

Former Golden Dawn MP and wife of Nikos Michaloliakos, Eleni Zaroulia, is being sent to prison. Golden Dawn Trial: Eleni Zaroulia to prison - NAVTEMPORIKI

Life sentence for Roupakias – The court upheld the same sentences that had been imposed at first instance on members of the leadership of the Golden Dawn organization.

A Greek court has rejected the request for mitigating circumstances made by the leadership of the Golden Dawn party during their trial.

The far-right Golden Dawn party has been definitively and irrevocably declared a criminal organization, with reports emphasizing that its members are not merely 'unruly youngsters' or 'children with clean hands'.

The trial of Golden Dawn members continues with proceedings focused on whether mitigating circumstances will be recognized for those convicted, determining who remains in or enters prison.

A New Democracy parliamentary representative caused tension in the Greek Plenary session by making a vulgar accusation linking SYRIZA and Golden Dawn.

Magda Fyssa, mother of murdered rapper Pavlos Fyssas, hailed the Appeals Court's decision confirming Golden Dawn as a criminal organization after 12.5 years as a 'historic day'.

Magda Fyssa, mother of murdered anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas and a symbol of the struggle against the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, described the day of the verdict as 'historic' outside the Court of Appeals.

The decision of the Court of Appeal in the Golden Dawn case, initially scheduled for today, has been postponed to March 4th. The president of the court stated that the deliberation has not been completed due to a member's illness.

Greek Justice Minister George Florides stated that Zoe Konstantopoulou represents the "natural political continuation of Golden Dawn" in an interview, also touching upon the OPEKEPE case.

The President of the Union of Judges and Prosecutors, Christoforos Sevastidis, stated that some are attempting to transform the Tempi train crash trial into a political issue, likening their behavior to that of Golden Dawn.

Eleni Zaroulia, former Golden Dawn MP and wife of Nikos Michaloliakos, is being sent to prison after her 5-year sentence was upheld by the Court of Appeals.

A Greek appeals court has delivered its final verdict, ordering the wife of jailed Golden Dawn chief Nikos Michaloliakos and three other former members of the neo-Nazi party to prison, permanently branding the group a criminal organization and confirming its end.

A Greek appeals court has upheld the convictions of members of the far-right Golden Dawn party, a decision hailed by SYRIZA-PS as a clear victory for democracy and the demand to imprison Nazis.

Eleni Zaroulia has been imprisoned, joining Pavlos Fyssas's murderer Giorgos Roupakias and former Golden Dawn MPs Ilias Kasidiaris and Ioannis Lagos.

The appeals court upheld the initial sentences for Nikos Michaloliakos and five other former Golden Dawn MPs, who were found guilty and sentenced to 13 years in prison, with Eleni Zaroulia facing potential imprisonment.

The Greek Appeals Court has upheld the original sentences for the leadership of the criminal organization Golden Dawn, including 13 years imprisonment for Michaloliakos and Kasidiaris, without reducing any penalties.

Mitsotakis and Keiridis are accused of attempting to exploit the Court of Appeal's decision regarding Golden Dawn. Critics suggest this is a form of patriotic opportunism, coupled with the 'two extremes' theory.

The arguments for mitigating circumstances in the Golden Dawn appeal trial are concluding at the Five-Member Criminal Appeals Court, with defense lawyers striving to convince judges to grant leniency.

The leaders of the far-right Golden Dawn party were convicted in Greece of having led a criminal organization in a landmark ruling in 2020. An appeals court upheld that decision.

Following the verdict in the Golden Dawn trial, the lawyers for the convicted members requested that mitigating circumstances be recognized for their clients.

The court's decision regarding the Golden Dawn case is celebrated as a vindication and a victory for anti-fascist values, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the struggle.

Magda Fyssa, mother of Pavlos Fyssas who was murdered by Golden Dawn, expressed her emotional satisfaction with the final conviction, stating that 'love and solidarity won today.'

The message sent to the litigants in the Golden Dawn trial - KEERFA called again for an anti-fascist rally and march to the Court of Appeal.

Giorgos Floridis stated that Zoe Konstantopoulou is the "leader" of those "systematically attempting to obstruct the Tempi trial's progress," further noting that the leader of Plefsi Eleftherias is a "political continuation of Golden Dawn."

The president of Greece's Union of Judges and Prosecutors, Christoforos Sevastidis, strongly criticized attempts by politicians and lawyers to turn the ongoing trial for the Tempi train disaster in Larissa into a political issue, comparing their tactics to those of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party.

Eleni Zaroulia, former MP and wife of Golden Dawn leader Nikos Michaloliakos, was sent to prison on Friday morning after the completion of procedures following the conviction in the Golden Dawn trial.

SYRIZA stated that the final conviction and imprisonment of the leadership of the neo-Nazi organization Golden Dawn by the Five-Member Criminal Appeals Court represents a historic vindication and a clear victory for democracy against hatred.

Magda Fyssa, mother of Pavlos Fyssas, expressed emotional relief after the final verdict in the Golden Dawn criminal organization trial, stating, 'Pavlos, we did it, you crushed them,' highlighting the significance of the decision.

“Pavlos, we won. Even though we lost…” she said emotionally, adding: “you crushed them.” The post “I’m taking my Pavlos and leaving, we won,” says Magda Fyssa after the Golden Dawn sentencing appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Appeals court confirms Golden Dawn sentences five years after conviction eKathimerini.com

Nikos Michaloliakos and other former Golden Dawn MPs were sentenced to 13 years in prison for leading a criminal organization during the Golden Dawn appeal trial.

The trial of Golden Dawn continues today with the prosecutor's proposal regarding the mitigating circumstances requested by those convicted in the high-profile case.

Lawyers for those convicted in the Golden Dawn criminal organization case are fighting to persuade the Five-Member Court of Appeals for Felonies to recognize mitigating circumstances, as some defendants risk imprisonment.

The Greek Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld the initial verdict, confirming that the far-right Golden Dawn party is a criminal organization and finding all 42 defendants, including Nikos Michaloliakos and Ilias Kasidiaris, guilty.

The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.

SYRIZA-PS President Sokratis Famellos reiterated pressing questions to Prime Minister Mitsotakis in Parliament, strongly reacting to the Prime Minister's alleged exploitation of the historic court decision regarding Golden Dawn.

The Greek public sector union ADEDY has announced a work stoppage for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, for all public employees in Attica, in connection with the appeal trial of the Golden Dawn case.