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In France, protests against the pension reform reached after the government’s decision – in Paris, the police arrested 217 people
Thousands of people protested in France on Thursday against the government’s decision to bypass the parliamentary vote and force through the controversial pension reform. In the French capital, Paris, the…
In France, the government rammed through the raising of the retirement age past parliament – expect furious protests
The unpopular pension reform raises the retirement age from 62 to 64. 16:21•Updated 20:13 In France, the government announced that it would push through the raising of the retirement age,…
Sweden protests after death sentence for Iranian-Swedish dissident
The Iranian Judiciary announced on Sunday the confirmation of the death penalty against an Iranian-Swedish dissident, detained since 2020 in Iran, according to the justice agency. For its part, Sweden…
Record protests against draft law in Israel – fear of authoritarian regime
Anger is high over the bill from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his hard-right government – and there are no signs the protests will abate. In some cities, a record…
New protests against pension increase in France
Published: Less than 30 min ago full screen People protesting the proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 are demonstrating in several places in France on Saturday.…
New protests against pension increase in France
Published: Less than 30 min ago full screen People protesting the proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 are demonstrating in several places in France on Saturday.…
Angry protests have continued for more than a week – Greece filed more charges in connection with the worst train accident in the country’s history
More than 60,000 Greeks demonstrated against the country’s authorities yesterday. The country’s prime minister said he bears responsibility for the accident that killed 57 people. Charges have been brought against…
Georgia’s ruling party says it will withdraw ‘foreign agents’ bill that led to violent protests
The disputed bill was seen as a copy of a Russian law that was feared to move Georgia closer to an authoritarian society. The opposition announced that it would continue…
Protests against controversial ‘foreign agent’ bill widen in Georgia
The police have fired tear gas at the protesters and arrested dozens of protesters. 8.3. 15:09•Updated 8.3. 15:09 Thousands of people have demonstrated in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. The…
New protests in Georgia – police fire tear gas
Published: Just now For the second night in a row, thousands of people have gathered in protest outside the parliament in Tbilisi. Police use tear gas, water cannons and stun…