Party chief Nikos Michaloliakos among 69 defendants accused of running criminal organisation that attacked immigrants and opponentsLeaders of Greece’s third largest political party, the extreme-right Golden Dawn, are due to go on trial charged with operating as a criminal organisation that allegedly carried out a campaign of violence against immigrants and leftwing opponents.The party leader, Nikos Michaloliakos, and senior officials are among 69 defendants in the case closely watched by a country reeling from financial hardship and political uncertainty. Continue reading...