Welcome to Demotix!

News Hub

communists

413 Stories - 4272 Images - 291 Contributors

Politics

London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12

A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism"...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

Politics

Rally for fair elections in Novosibirsk

Approximately 1,500 people joined in an opposition rally calling for fair elections in Russia as they protested against the policies of President...

by Anton Karliner in Russia on 04/02/2012

Politics

Russia: "Communists" rise amid claims of fraud

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's party won the parliamentary elections in Russia but with a surprise drop in support. Ufa, Russia. 4th December...

by Aris (Kyriakos) Chatzistefanou in Russia on 03/12/2011

BREAKING NEWS

08/02/2012 - London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12 - United Kingdom - A protest at the Italian Embassy called...
04/02/2012 - Rally for fair elections in Novosibirsk - Russia - Approximately 1,500 people joined in an...
03/12/2011 - Russia: "Communists" rise amid claims of fraud - Russia - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's...
07/11/2011 - Communists march in Kursk on the anniversary of the October Revolution - Russia - Leaders of the Kursk communists...
07/11/2011 - Russian communists demonstrate on Bolshevik Revolution anniversary - Russia - The Russian Communist Party supporters...
20/10/2011 - Many injured in severe inter-protester battle - Athens - Greece - Thousands protest in Athens during the...
20/10/2011 - Demonstration turns into civil strife during the 48hour general strike - Greece - On the second day of the 48-hour...
14/10/2011 - Communists rally and march against Ukrainian insurgent army - Ukraine - 100 supporters of Communist Party and...
03/10/2011 - New Holocaust Museum - Kiev - Ukraine - Members of the group 'Remember to...
29/09/2011 - Day of Truth - Requiem at Babi Yar - Kiev - Ukraine - On the 70th Anniversary of Babi Yar,...

Latest News

Press conference at the headquarters of newspaper Il Manifesto
A press conference is held at the headquarters of the newspaper Il Manifesto as the Ministry of Economic Development has initiated a forced liquidation of the newspaper due to austerity...
London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12
A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism" for membership of communist organisati...
Rally for fair elections in Novosibirsk
Approximately 1,500 people joined in an opposition rally calling for fair elections in Russia as they protested against the policies of President Vladimir Putin. Russia. 4th February 20...
Anti-government protest held by Communist Party of Moldova
Members and supporters of the Communist Party of Moldova organized a mass protest against the ruling government alliance in the center of Chishinau. Moldova. 4th February 2012
20th State Conference of Communist Party of India - Agartala
CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat termed the Congress-led UPA government as a 'government of scams' during the 20th State Conference of the Communist Party of India. 29th ...
 Communist Party of Bangladesh warns of danger by militants - Dhaka
The Communist Party of Bangladesh alerted the incumbent government saying that the militant can cause danger at any time. Leaders said, “Jamaat, along with other collaborators, are tryi...
Romanian austerity cuts protest at London embassy
Around 200 Romanian nationals protested outside their embassy in Kensington to demonstrate their anger and frustration at recent austerity cuts imposed on the Romanian people by the gov...
Communist rally protests alleged vote rigging - Moscow
Following a rally in observance of the 88th anniversary of Lenin's death, Communist party supporters gather at Moscow's Red Square, holding red flags as they protest against a...
Communist party marches to remind country of its objectives - Tunis
The Communist Party of Tunisian Workers organized a march from their headquarters to the Avenue Habib Bourguiba to recall the objectives of the Tunisian revolution one year later. Tunis...
Former Romanian Health ministry official Raed Arafat
Palestinian born Raed Arafat, a former Romanian Health ministry official who designed and organized the SMURD, Romania's post communist medical emergency services, shows some medic...
Greek private sector strike and protest - Athens
Greek private sector protest against the governments economic policy and the IMF. Communist party protesters gather at Omonoia square, General Union of Greek Workers at Klafthmonos squa...
Kazakhs protest against outcome of preliminary election results
Some 200 opposition activists and supporters rallied in Kazakhstan's largest city of Almaty to protest the results of Sunday's parliamentary election. Almaty. 17th January 201...
Luxemburg Liebknecht Demonstration
More than 10000 people take part in a demonstration to remember the communist leaders Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht. Berlin, Germany. 15th January 2012
Political Context of the "Archaeological Macedonia 2011" Exhibition
The Archaeological Macedonia 2011 exhibition was held in the capital with various pieces on display including ancient Hellenic architectural objects unearthed in the former Yugoslav Rep...
Kiro Gligorov buried in the Alley of the Great City Cemetery -  Skopje
Kiro Gligorov, first President of the independent Republic of Macedonia, was buried today in the Alley of the Great City Cemetery in Butel. 3rd January 2012
Last day of Liberazione publication to lead into Occupy protest - Rome
The Communist newspaper Liberazione has its final day before public funding cuts will suspend publication. Staff members have announced an intent to occupy and continue publishing. Ital...
Honoring Vaclav Havel, Chabad  Lights the Hanukah Menorah in Prague
Chabad Rabbi Manis Barash lights the Hanukah Menorah with Israeli Ambassador Yaakov Levy, US Ambassador Norman Eisner, ex Premiere Czech Republic Jan Fischer, Prague City Mayor Bohusla...
The president of the Velvet Revolution has died
Vaclav Havel, the Czech Republic's first president after the Velvet Revolution against communist rule, has died at the age of 75. Prague, Czech Republic. 18th December 2011
Martial law anniversary is commemorated in Warsaw
The 30th anniversary of the martial law imposition is commemorated in Poland. In Warsaw, approximately 3,000 people marched under leadership of the main opposition party to pay tribute ...
Protesters in Moldova
The Communist Party of Moldova organized a mass protest against the pro-European government which has maintained power since 2009. Chisinau, Moldova. 10th December 2011