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Protesters in Georgia occupy Abkhazia's regional parliament

Opposition protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to leave key government buildings unless the regional president resigns.

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Paint thrown at election official as Georgia announces final results

The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint on Saturday at a meeting to confirm the results of the parliamentary elections.

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Protests erupt in Abkhazia over pro-Moscow property measure

Demonstrators in Abkhazia stormed government buildings to oppose a proposal allowing Russians to buy property, fearing it would inflate prices and increase Moscow’s influence.

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Maori MPs stage haka protest against treaty bill

Maori lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand's parliament, protesting a bill aimed at changing a treaty that granted land rights and protections to Maori tribes.

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Peruvians call for justice and say 'No' to APEC

Two small groups of protesters demonstrated in Lima as world leaders gathered in Peru for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

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No comment: Protesters and police clash in Lima on sidelines of APEC summit

Hundreds of Peruvians protested on the streets of downtown Lima on Wednesday against the government and its failure to tackle rising crime, as world leaders arrived in the Andean country for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.

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No Comment: Eggs thrown at Euro Lithium Balkan headquarters in Serbia

The residents of Valjevo in Serbia are opposed to a lithium mine project near their town.

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Unrest erupts in Abkhazia after opponents of Russian 'investments' agr

On 15 November, the Abkhazian parliament is set to ratify an agreement on Russian "investments," which would allow Russia to own property and land in the territory. The opposition intends to hold a large rally in Sukhumi on the same day.

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No Comment. Anti-government protests in Israel

In a wave of anger, and in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surprise decision to sack Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, demonstrations were held across the country on Tuesday.

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Violent protests erupt in Serbia after train station disaster

Protests in the Serbian city of Novi Sad over a fatal rail station canopy collapse escalated as a group threw bottles and bricks at the headquarters of the Serbian Progressive Party, spraying red paint on leaders' posters.

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Thousands protest against over-tourism in Canary Islands

Tourism is the main economic engine of the islands, but it has also priced locals out of the property market, and it is damaging the environment too.

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Madrid mobili of demonstrators demand reasonable rent prices in Madrid

Thousands rallied in the Spanish capital on Sunday demanding affordable housing and lower rents.

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Thousands in Portugal protest against 'uncontrolled immigration'

Demonstrators marched through the capital Lisbon with the Portuguese national flag and carried banners bearing slogans like, 'Expulsion of immigrants who commit crimes'.

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EU must stop funding care homes, people with disabilities demand

Hundreds of people with disabilities gathered in Brussels to demand a strategic plan to guarantee independence outside residential care homes.

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Ai Weiwei sculpture smashed at Italy art show opening

The man who destroyed the blue-and-white “Porcelain Cube” sculpture in Bologna is apparently well known in the art world for wreaking havoc.

France

France sends forbidden anti-riot force to Martinique amid protests

Violent protests erupted on the island last week over the high cost of living, with gunfire injuring at least six police officers and one civilian.

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Thousands rally in Brussels to call for EU industrial action

Initially launched in solidarity with employees at the Audi plant in Brussels, Monday's rally in the Belgian capital became the call for measures to preserve Europe's industrial sector.

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Anti-war protesters clash with police in Australia

Thousands of anti-war protesters in Australia clashed with police on Wednesday outside a military arms convention in Melbourne.

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WATCH: Milei's pension Increase veto sparks nationwide protests

Pensioners in Argentina protested in Buenos Aires after President Javier Milei vetoed a bill to raise the minimum pension by €16.

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No Comment: demonstration in Tel Aviv for the release of Hamas hostages

Demonstrators, including families of hostages held by Hamas, gathered in Tel Aviv on Monday evening to call on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to press for a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and the release of the hostages.