
SYRIZA Leader Famellos Criticizes Mitsotakis' Stance on Iran War
SYRIZA-PS leader Sokratis Famellos attacks Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his 'Louis XIV-like' refusal to convene a Council of Political Leaders regarding the war in Iran.
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SYRIZA-PS leader Sokratis Famellos attacks Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his 'Louis XIV-like' refusal to convene a Council of Political Leaders regarding the war in Iran.

The president of SYRIZA-PS warned Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis against making Greece a target in the name of security, questioning the policy of being a 'given ally'.

Sokratis Famellos, president of SYRIZA-PS, reiterated the need for a meeting of the Council of Political Leaders to define a national line, speaking in Parliament.

The leader of SYRIZA-PS delivered a speech in Heraklion, calling on progressive forces and sharply criticizing the government's actions and policies.

Kalliopi Vetta, a SYRIZA-PS MP for Kozani and Tourism Sector Head, stated in an interview that a large social majority desires the current government to step down.

SYRIZA-PS President Sokratis Famellos referred in a statement to the US operation in Iran: "The military operation by the US and Israel against Iran constitutes an extremely dangerous..."

Greek opposition leader Kyriakos Velopoulos criticized Prime Minister Mitsotakis's comments on justice regarding the Tempi train tragedy, calling them provocative. SYRIZA-PS also urged the Prime Minister to commit to no Greek involvement in the war.

SYRIZA-PS East Athens will host a memorial event at the Kaisariani Shooting Range to honor the 200 people executed there, with the program detailed for tomorrow morning.

An event titled 'Youth for Europe and the Left – Perceptions and Expectations' will be attended by SYRIZA-PS President Sokratis Famellos.

SYRIZA-PS President Sokratis Famellos criticized the government, stating that Greece needs an effective state for citizen protection, not one that covers up, referring to the Tempi train tragedy as an 'open wound' and 'national tragedy'.

The Energy Department of SYRIZA-PS stresses the need for a consistent and long-term energy plan for Greece, asserting there should be no ambiguity on issues of sovereign rights and energy strategy.

SYRIZA-PS's Agricultural Policy department and sector head V. Kokkalis issued a joint statement criticizing Prime Minister Mitsotakis for labeling a simple statement of intent as a 'bilateral agreement'.

A timely question was submitted to the Minister of Rural Development by a SYRIZA-PS MP, requesting the immediate payment of all outstanding compensation from ELGA and support for apple producers.

Deputy Defense Minister Davakis was caught unprepared by SYRIZA-PS MP Rena Dourou regarding issues concerning the Hellenic Defense Systems (EAS).

Pavlos Polakis, Syriza-PS Transparency Sector Head, spoke about the party's internal affairs and the ongoing discussion for a united front of progressive forces in Greece.

Socrates Famelos, on behalf of SYRIZA-PS and progressive Greek citizens, expressed strong concern and solidarity with the Cuban people, calling them an example.

The president of SYRIZA-PS is scheduled for an interview on ACTION24, to be broadcast on Tuesday, February 24th at 9:00 PM.

SYRIZA-PS criticizes the Greek Health Minister for allegedly lying, specifically regarding a photo he posted, stating he lies with greater ease than he breathes.

Dionysis Kalamatianos, SYRIZA-PS MP for Ilia and parliamentary group secretary, issued a statement in 'Vradyni tis Kyriakis' expressing a lack of trust in the current government.

The head of SYRIZA-PS's Political Secretariat for Energy dismantled the Mitsotakis government's narrative of a 'restart' in the hydrocarbon sector, emphasizing that energy policy is judged by action, not announcements.

Two members of SYRIZA-PS's Political Secretariat issue a joint statement emphasizing that sending frigates to Cyprus is an 'unnegotiable national and historical duty for Greece,' crucial for the future of Hellenism.

The European Prosecutor's Office in Greece reported a record increase in fraud and scandal cases in 2025, with 117 out of 175 cases opened that year, prompting SYRIZA-PS to call for a progressive solution.

The Feminist Policy department of SYRIZA-PS issued a statement condemning the state's inability to protect women from gender-based violence, specifically referencing the recent murder of a 31-year-old woman in Kolonos by her partner.

Socrates Famellos, leader of SYRIZA-PS, emphasized the need for political leaders to be informed and collaborate on a national policy regarding events in the Middle East, specifically concerning Iran.

SYRIZA-PS Members of Parliament have submitted a question to the Minister of Environment and Energy, urging immediate reinforcement for the understaffed Forest Services in Achaia, Greece.

An event of honor and remembrance by the SYRIZA-PS East Athens Prefectural Committee for the 200 executed on May Day 1944 took place today at the Kaisariani Shooting Range...

A Greek article criticizes the government's 'kick the ball into the stands' tactic, highlighting the closure of three clinics in Nikaia despite debunked claims of a minister being punched. Another article features SYRIZA-PS president Sokratis Famellos expressing pride in the heroic legacy of left-wing fighters at a memorial event.

The president of SYRIZA-PS gave an interview discussing the Tempi tragedy, stating that two crimes were committed: the tragedy itself and its subsequent cover-up.

SYRIZA-PS is seeking explanations for the strong presence of riot police and special forces during Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis' public visit to G.K. Nikaia on February 19.

The president of SYRIZA-PS joined public calls for justice regarding a crime, highlighting the resilience of victims' relatives who have sought answers for three years, claiming the state withheld information.

Fifteen SYRIZA-PS MPs have submitted a question to the relevant ministries regarding allegations of humiliating treatment of students by the Greek police.

Internal tensions within SYRIZA-PS have flared up again, with Socrates Famelos sending a message of strict discipline during an online interview. He emphatically invoked recent expulsions, seemingly targeting Polakis and Pappas with veiled threats.

Sokratis Famellos, president of SYRIZA-PS, criticized the Mitsotakis government, stating that if they truly wanted to combat corruption, the best course of action would be to resign, accusing the administration of fostering corruption and entanglement for seven years.

A SYRIZA-PS MP stated that the investigative committee for OPAP was used as a tool for cover-up, rather than a preliminary investigation, accusing the government of choosing an 'obscuration' committee.

Fifteen SYRIZA-PS MPs have submitted a question to relevant ministers, proposing to freeze the obligations of self-employed individuals during periods of long hospitalization.

Vassilis Kokkalis, SYRIZA-PS sector head for Rural Development and Food, has submitted a query demanding a full accounting and immediate payments for a reported shortfall of up to €425 million in Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aid for 2024-2025.

SYRIZA-PS issued a statement expressing shame over an incident that occurred during the 'Aga' custom in Mesta, Chios.

Nikos Pappas, parliamentary representative of SYRIZA-PS, stated at an inter-parliamentary conference in Brussels that a budget of 1% of European GDP is insufficient to build strategic autonomy.

Socrates Famelos will be at the offices of the Single Public Procurement Authority on Tuesday noon

SYRIZA-PS has declared March 4th a 'historic day' after the definitive conviction of the neo-Nazis of 'Golden Dawn' was upheld on appeal, irrevocably confirming its status as a criminal organization.

SYRIZA-PS has called for the immediate convocation of the Council of Political Leaders in Greece, emphasizing the need for collective information sharing over fragmented individual contacts.

SYRIZA-PS has issued a call for an anti-fascist rally on March 4th at the Athens Court of Appeals, demanding the definitive condemnation of neo-Nazi criminals.

Sokratis Famellos, president of SYRIZA-PS, gave a live interview on Crete TV.

A SYRIZA-PS MP has submitted a new parliamentary question regarding the development of the Heraklion airport land in Greece.

S. Famellos is scheduled to visit Heraklion, Crete, on Monday, where he will speak at an event organized by the N.E. SYRIZA-PS Heraklion.

An event of honor and remembrance was held at the Kaisariani Shooting Range in Greece for the 200 individuals executed on May Day 1944, with a large public turnout responding to the call of SYRIZA-PS East Athens.

Sokratis Famellos, president of SYRIZA-PS, is scheduled to speak on the radio station Sto Kokkino 105.5 on Saturday morning, February 18th.

SYRIZA-PS MPs emphasize that ensuring stable coastal shipping connections is not merely a transport issue but a critical developmental choice, currently under constant uncertainty.

SYRIZA-PS's deputy press spokesperson stated that there is no new binding interstate agreement for Evros water management, only 'mockery' from Mr. Mitsotakis, emphasizing the need for a holistic water management plan.

SYRIZA-PS expresses serious reservations in the Greek Parliament regarding the creation of a unified 'Electoral District for Greeks Abroad,' arguing it would only benefit the wealthy and celebrities.

The SYRIZA-PS party has criticized Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis's visit to Evros, calling it a mockery and political propaganda, stating that Evros should not be a backdrop for communication stunts.

Nikos Pappas, SYRIZA-PS parliamentary representative, gave an interview discussing the need for progressive cooperation to overthrow Mitsotakis, while the party's president also delivered a live speech.

Pavlos Polakis, SYRIZA-PS Transparency Sector Head, discussed internal party matters and the ongoing debate about forming a united front of progressive forces, stating that they will not surrender the country to Mitsotakis' right-wing.

Sokratis Famellos, president of SYRIZA-PS, gave a live interview on Action 24 TV.

"A strong state with healthy competition is required. This is an element of the Rule of Law, this is Democracy," stressed SYRIZA-PS president, Sokratis Famellos, after his meeting with t

SYRIZA-PS warns that US and Israeli preparations for a war against Iran pose immense risks to global security and stability, emphasizing that Greece must not be involved in any potential conflict.

SYRIZA-PS criticizes the Mitsotakis government for allegedly squandering millions of euros in public funds on contracts with private companies.

The Greek political party SYRIZA-PS accused A. Georgiadis of fabricating a story about a video showing a doctor hitting him, calling his claims a 'wretched show'.