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Slovakia anti-government protest ‘biggest since the fall of Communism’

Tens of thousands of Slovaks hit the streets to protest about alleged corruption, with some calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Fico.

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Spanish unionist rally mocks Catalan separatist movement

Thousands of Spaniards joined a rally in Barcelona called by a grassroots group that uses humour to mock Catalonia's separatist push.

Italy

Topless Femen protester confronts Berlusconi at polling station

The woman shouted "Your time is up, Berlusconi!" before security officers escorted her out.

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Israel backtracks in church tax row

It follows a protest by Christian leaders in Jerusalem who closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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France

Models brave Paris chill to protest against leather

Three women shivered in skimpy imitation leather dresses in front of the Eiffel Tower to denounce the use of animal skins in clothes and accessories during Paris Fashion Week

China

Hong Kong protest against 'lifelong presidency' for President Xi

Demonstrators marched to the China Liason Office to denounce moves to let Xi Jinping stay in office indefinitely

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Democratic Republic of Congo: one dead as security forces block protes

Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa shot dead an anti-government protester and wounded two others during church-led demonstrations against President Joseph Kabila on Sunday.

Greece

Greeks rally over Macedonia name dispute

Up to 1.5 million people have rallied in Athens to oppose the proposed change to the name of the 'Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia' to 'Macedonia'

Germany

Rival rallies highlight migrant tensions in German city

Feelings are running high in Cottbus after knife crime attacks

Iran

Hijab protests spread in Iran after anti-government protests

After anti-government protests in late December, they're gaining momentum and a movement called "WhiteWednesdays" is trending online.

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Albania: thousands take part in anti-government protests

Thousands of people take part in a large anti-government rally in Tirana demanding the government step down.

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Bad weather saves Trump from Davos ‘un-welcome’ rally

Swiss activists told Euronews they had planned to protest in Davos to let the president know “we don’t like who you are or what you do.”

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Six die as banned protests go ahead in DRC

Violence broke out as security forces cracked down on banned protests against President Joseph Kabila in Kinshasa.

World News

Women's March 2018: 11 of the best signs, chosen by Euronews

While some referenced TV shows with dystopian themes, others reworked song lyrics.

Hungary

Hungary: 'Educate us for the 21st century!' students demand

Thousands protested outside parliament in Budapest to call for less blind memorisation of facts and more criticial thinking and creativity

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Womens' March Global seeks big turnout on Sunday

A year of the Trump administration has given women plenty of food for thought, and many of them feel sick.

China

Hong Kong democracy leader Joshua Wong jailed for second time

The 21-year-old has been imprisoned for three months for his role during the 2014 pro-democracy “Umbrella Movement” protests against the Chinese government.

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'Wheels Up, Guns Down' ride through Miami

Dozens of riders hit the streets in what they say is a rally against gun violence.

Greece

Protests and clashes in Athens as parliament passes more reforms

Thousands demonstrated as Greek lawmakers passed more measures demanded by international lenders, aimed at securing bailout funds.

South Africa

Protesters trash H&M stores in South Africa over ‘racist’ ad

A H&M spokesperson told Euronews the label has temporarily closed its stores in South Africa for the safety of its employees and customers