English

More about this topic

Venezuela

Candlelit vigil for those killed in unrest in Venezuela

A vigil has been held in Caracas in Venezuela to honour the people killed in anti-government demonstrations.

No Comment

Protest in Skopje to demand new elections

About 2,000 protesters gathered in the capital of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on Friday to demand new elections they hope will break the country’s political…

USA

'We won't go away, welcome to your hundredth day', climate marchers hold rallies in the US

As President Trump marks 100 days in office, tens of thousands of people marched on Washington to demand he rethinks his climate change policies.

Russia

Dozens feared detained after 'sick of Putin' protests

Protesters in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and other cities say they're "sick" of their president.

ADVERTISEMENT

Brazil

Violence erupts after general strike in Brazil

In Rio de Janeiro, at least eight buses were torched as police launched rounds of tear gas and rubber bullets at masked demonstrators.

Brazil

Brazil cities paralysed by nationwide anti-austerity strikes

Nationwide strikes led by unions in Brazil to protest against government austerity measures have seriously disrupted public transport in several cities.

Montenegro

Facing West: Montenegro's parliament ratifies NATO membership

There had been protests, but Montenegro’s parliament has ratified the country’s membership in NATO.

Israel

West Bank clashes erupt as Palestinians protest prisoner conditions

There’ve been fresh clashes in the West Bank between Israeli forces and Palestinians protesting over prisoners in Israeli jails.

Republic of North Macedonia

Protesters storm FYROM parliament, attack MPs

It comes after an alliance of Social Democrats and ethnic Albanian parties voted to elect an Albanian as parliament speaker, witnesses said.

No Comment

Produce given away in Buenos Aires protest

Farmers in Buenos Aires are giving away their produce to people in protest over conditions for small-scale producers.

Mexico

Mexico's missing students: marking 31 months since they vanished without trace

The families, supported by activists, have been highly critical of the government's handling of the case.

France

French police protest over "lack of recognition"

In Paris hundreds of police officers marched calling for better protection and recognition.

Spain

Spanish and Romanian taxi firms rally against Uber and Cabify

Taxi drivers in the Spanish capital have been protesting over ride-hailing apps Uber and Cabify.

Europe News

Protest held against Hungary's PM Orban

A group of demonstrators have held a protest outside the European Parliament as Hungarian PM Viktor Orban answered criticism from MEPs.

Venezuela

Venezuela death toll rises

The death toll over the last three weeks of demonstrations now stands at 24.

Brazil

Clashes erupt as indigenous activists protest in Brasilia

Indigenous people and police have clashed near Brasilia’s congressional building, during a protest over land disputes.

Venezuela

'There is no future here' - Venezuelans stage mass sit-ins

Mass sit-ins in Venezuela, as anti-government protesters keep up the pressure for early elections.

No Comment

Clashes in Paris in wake of election results

Tensions were running high on Paris’ Bastille Square on Sunday night (April 23), at the end of a protest called by left wing militants.

France

French unions and associations hold their own "first round"

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Paris calling for politicians to heed the voice of ordinary citizens.

Germany

Thousands protest outside far-right party conference in Germany

Delegates of Alternative for Germany were given police protection ahead of the event in Cologne.