Internationally-renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis on Wednesday announced the foundation of a Movement of Independent Citizens titled "Spitha" (Flame).

Theodorakis called on the Greek people to "disobedience" to the government's decisions which, he said, emanate from the US, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union, and "concede our national sovereign rights to foreign powers".

He also outlined the Movement's positions, adding that the Movement does not aim at becoming a political party.