Every think about why the elderly on pensions, why professors, nurses, doctors, clerks and teachers have had to suffer 20-40% in cuts to their wages (or pensions) in Greece? It's because Syriza (the government) has agreed to pay back the German and French banks to which Greece is horribly in debt. But of course the debt was loaned in the good times; loaned to the government, corporations, and a bit to consumers. But it's the people who are suffering. Hence Nosotros. This is a left wing social club open to all. It's in Exarcheia, a working class area of Athens. Nosotros rents this wonderful space for community events, to lend a hand to refugees, to have Greek and other classes -- and revenue from the bar usually can cover most expenses. This is a great gathering space-- Max spoke here the last time he was in Athens. He spoke on the Commons...
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| Larry and Mariette, a translator and an activist at Nosotros. |
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| One of their posters about monthly events. Nosotros has existed here since 2007! It's 10th anniversary is coming up |
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This is a poster about the lead up festival to their anniversary celebrations  And outside, on another street in Athens... |
This adorable poster I found in a university hallway.
Every think about why the elderly on pensions, why professors, nurses, doctors, clerks and teachers have had to suffer 20-40% in cuts to their wages (or pensions) in Greece? It's because Syriza (the government) has agreed to pay back the German and French banks to which Greece is horribly in debt. But of course the debt was loaned in the good times; loaned to the government, corporations, and a bit to consumers. But it's the people who are suffering. Hence Nosotros. This is a left wing social club open to all. It's in Exarcheia, a working class area of Athens. Nosotros rents this wonderful space for community events, to lend a hand to refugees, to have Greek and other classes -- and revenue from the bar usually can cover most expenses. This is a great gathering space-- Max spoke here the last time he was in Athens. He spoke on the Commons...
And outside, on another street in Athens...
This adorable poster I found in a university hallway. 
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