Yanis Varoufakis

Yanis Varoufakis

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Yanis Varoufakis is a prominent Greek economist and former finance minister known for his outspoken critiques of austerity policies and the economic practices of the European Union. He gained international attention during the Greek debt crisis, advocating for debt relief and reforming the financial system to better serve the public. Varoufakis is also a political theorist and author, with works such as 'Adults in the Room' detailing his experiences and insights. In the recent news, he discussed the implications of tech companies creating 'cloud serfs' who contribute to their capital stock by using free services, emphasizing the economic and social dynamics of modern digital capitalism.

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Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis was scheduled to appear alongside Piker.

Streamer Hasan Piker claims UK denied his entry over Israel criticism
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-01
5.0

Several authors who had been slated to appear at Adelaide Writers’ Week were part of Constellations, including a thought-provoking panel featuring professor Clare Wright, Bob Brown, Hannah Ferguson and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis.

after all the drama, how did it pan out?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-05
7.0

Yanis Varoufakis faces prosecution for use of ecstasy 36 years ago.

Economist and former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis faces prosecution for use of ecstasy 36 years ago
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
5.0

Yanis Varoufakis reminisced about taking 'ecstasy' thirty years ago, leading to a distorted self-perception.

O παλιμπαιδισμός της αντιπολίτευσης | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-02-20
3.0

Yanis Varoufakis is mentioned as a collaborator with Noam Chomsky under the umbrella of the 'Progressive International'.

Νόαμ Τσόμσκι: Η βίαιη αποκαθήλωση ενός αγίου της Αριστεράς
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-02-16
5.0

Yanis Varoufakis is the leader of MeRA25, a former finance minister and author of Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism.

We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps | Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-12
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Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis is among the writers featured at the festival.

Not Writers’ Week launches in Adelaide with Louise Adler, Randa Abdel-Fattah as headliners
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-04
5.0

Yanis Varoufakis, former finance minister of Greece, argues that capitalism has ended and we have entered a new era of 'techno-feudalism'.

Capitalismul a murit deja, doar că n-am observat încă, susține Yanis Varoufakis, fost ministru de finanțe al Greciei. Lumea a intrat în epoca „tehno-feudalismului”
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-02-03
7.0
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Yanis Varoufakis is referenced for his past role as Minister of Finance and his outspoken nature against austerity measures.

Νέο κόμμα, παλιά κόλπα | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-01-22
7.0

Yanis Varoufakis is a left-wing economic thinker who was part of Chlöe Swarbrick's European meetings.

Danyl McLauchlan: Between austerity and orthodoxy, NZ’s left goes quiet
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
5.0

Yanis Varoufakis made headlines with his controversial statements about drug use.

Δύσκολοι καιροί για το «θετικό παράδοξο»
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-01-19
4.0

Yanis Varoufakis shared his personal experience regarding drug use.

Ναρκωτική χρονοκάψουλα | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-01-14
5.0

Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis claimed the festival had been destroyed by the 'Zionist lobby'.

How Adelaide Writers' Week imploded after axing Palestinian author
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-13
2.0

Yanis Varoufakis, a former Greek finance minister, publicly announced his decision to withdraw from the festival in a video.

Festival na Austrália sob críticas após retirar convite a autora palestiniana | Livros
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-01-12
7.0

Yanis Varoufakis achieved his goal of gaining publicity through his confession about drug use.

Ο θείος με τη νεολαία
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-01-11
5.0

Yanis Varoufakis is noted for his lack of sympathy towards the current minister in charge of the Eurogroup.

Αντιευρωπαϊσμός, ξανά | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-12-17
4.0

Yanis Varoufakis was the first finance minister to leave a Eurogroup meeting, which was a dramatic moment.

Οι βετεράνοι του Eurogroup θυμούνται
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-12-16
5.0

Yanis Varoufakis is referenced in the context of political commentary regarding Alexis Tsipras.

Θεωρείο: Πολλοί μνηστήρες | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-12-05
5.0

Yanis Varoufakis is another former ally of Alexis Tsipras who has been excluded from his new political initiative.

Τα γκάλοπ και η μάχη της 2ης θέσης
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-12-01
5.0

Yanis Varoufakis is a former Greek finance minister and a modern troubadour of political truth.

Kapitalizem je nadomestilo nekaj invazivnega. Nekaj, kar spi ob naših glavah
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-11-29
8.0
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Yanis Varoufakis was criticized by Tsipras for his confrontational approach during the Eurozone crisis.

Jutarnji list - Varoufakis je Putinu došao s prijedlogom. Nakon 10 godina otkrivena je reakcija ruskog predsjednika: 'Radije u sirotište!'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-11-28
4.0

Yanis Varoufakis is mentioned in the context of reckless opportunism.

Παύλος Πολάκης: Κλειδαρότρυπες | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-11-27
3.0

Yanis Varoufakis is mentioned as having launched attacks against Alexis Tsipras.

Τα επόμενα βήματα στον σχεδιασμό Τσίπρα
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-11-26
3.0