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Greece

Protesting Greek farmers force their way onto Crete airport tarmac

The demonstrations on Monday are the latest escalation in protests over delays in the payment of EU-backed agricultural subsidies in the wake of a scandal which revealed fraudulent subsidy claims.

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Supporters of María Corina Machado march across Latin America ahead of Nobel ceremony

Demonstrators in several Latin American cities marched in support of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as she prepares to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Greece

Greek farmers block borders in dispute over delayed EU subsidies

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to dialogue with the farmers but cautioned against disruptive protest action.

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Greek farmers intensify nationwide road blockades

Greek farmers escalate protests with road blockades, demanding unpaid subsidies and full compensation for crop and livestock losses as disruptions spread nationwide.

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria kills controversial budget plan after latest major protests

Bulgarian government says it is permanently withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after another night of major protests in Sofia and beyond.

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Bulgaria protest turns violent in Sofia as crowds oppose 2026 draft budget

A peaceful protest in Sofia escalated into violence as tens of thousands of Bulgarians demonstrated against the government’s 2026 draft budget.

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Mass protests against founding meeting of AfD youth organisation

Demonstrators have blocked roads at 16 points around Giessen, while the first AfD delegates arrive under police protection. Up to 50,000 participants are expected for the day. The situation in the morning.

Bulgaria

Bulgarian government withdraws budget draft after mass protests

Wednesday's protest in Sofia against Bulgaria's draft budget plan for 2026 drew an estimated 20,000 people, who demonstrated against a potential increase in social security contributions and the doubling of the dividend tax.

Bulgaria

Thousands protest new budget plans in Bulgaria ahead of final approval

Thousands of protesters staged a major demonstration outside the parliament building in the capital, Sofia, to denounce the steep taxes announced in next year’s budget draft. Protesters formed a human chain around the building to prevent MPs from exiting.

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Madrid streets fill with thousands protesting gender violence in Spain

Thousands took to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities to denounce gender-based violence and honour the women killed this year.

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Protest in Paris denounces rise in femicides across France

Hundreds gathered outside the Panthéon to denounce rising femicides in France, unfurling banners and torchlit displays demanding stronger government action.

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Thousands march in Marseille to denounce drug violence after killing of activist's brother

Thousands of people marched Saturday in the French southern port city of Marseille to denounce drug trafficking after the killing last week of an activist's brother shocked the country.

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South African women protest femicide with powerful demonstration

Johannesburg saw a powerful protest against gender-based violence, with women marking the 15 daily femicides. The government later declared it a national disaster.

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Colombians protest child abuse with dolls at Attorney General's Office

Dozens of dolls were displayed outside Colombia's Attorney General's Office to protest child sexual abuse and slow investigations.

Mexico

Gen-Z protests in Mexico turn violent, leaving over 120 injured

A protest by Mexico's Gen-Zers turned violent at the National Palace, injuring 20 civilians and over 100 police officers. The march was sparked by the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo.

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Clashes break out during Generation Z protest against President Sheinbaum in Mexico City

Thousands marched in Mexico City to protest President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government, with mostly peaceful demonstrations turning tense near the Zócalo.

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Indigenous protesters block COP30 entrance demanding participation in climate talks

Around 100 Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance to COP30 near the Brazilian Amazon, demanding representation.

Romania

Thousands protest in Romania against government austerity measures

The rally was organised by the National Trade Union Bloc, made up of dozens of professional federations and comes as Romania’s government pursues measures to reduce the budget deficit.

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Donald Trump cheered and booed as first sitting US president at regular-season NFL game since 1978

US President Donald Trump became the first sitting president in almost half a century to attend a regular-season NFL game, greeted with cheers before being booed during a halftime ceremony.

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Protesters disrupt Israel Philharmonic Concert in Paris

Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted an Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris with flares and alarms, prompting panic and temporary evacuation, as French officials condemned the act as antisemitic and an attack on cultural freedom.