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Thousands protest in Tbilisi to oppose Kobakhidze's halt to EU bid

Thousands of protesters flooded the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to voice their objection to the ruling party's decision to suspend EU-accession talks.

Pakistan

Imran Khan and wife face terrorism charges after deadly protests

The unrest coincided with renewed sectarian violence in Kurram district, where eight more people were killed on Thursday following deadly clashes earlier this month.

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Latin America's unity in the face of violence against women

Women across Latin America marched on Monday to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Many wore purple handkerchiefs which have become a symbol of feminism, and green to represent calls for legal, safe, and free abortion.

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No Comment: police fire tear gas at women's march in Kenya

On Monday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, police in Nairobi broke up a march against femicide. Kenya has reported 97 cases of femicide in 3 months. The demonstrators condemned the government's inaction.

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Europe News

Anguish grows among Lebanese diaspora in France amid Israeli strikes

Hundreds of Lebanese people demonstrated in Paris on Sunday to demand an immediate ceasefire since clashes between Israel and Hezbollah began a year ago.

Europe News

Protests continue in Serbia over deadly train station awning collapse

The incident in Novi Sad, which left 15 dead, has triggered a wave of protests against the authorities over the past weeks.

United Kingdom

Thousands of UK farmers protest against inheritance tax hike

Organisers urged protesters not to bring farm machinery into central London, though some tractors drove past Downing Street covered with signs saying “the final straw” and “no farmers, no food.”

Green News

'The final straw': UK farmers protest against government tax hike

Until now, the UK has not seen farmers' protests like those that have hit other European countries.

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No comment: Farmers protesting against the MERCOSUR treaty block traffic in southern France

In France's Var department, farmers protesting against the MERCOSUR treaty gathered this Monday morning at various locations in the area, blocking highway traffic in Le Cannet-des-Maures.

Europe News

Protesters set up camp in Tbilisi to contest elections results

The demonstrators claim that the country's recent parliamentary elections were rigged and are demanding a rerun.

Green News

Activists say they feel stifled by COP29 rules and restrictions

Activists feel that only being able to protest within certain areas throughout the venue — when previous years have seen mass street marches in host cities — can be frustrating.

Green News

COP29: Activists gather as progress on finance target slows

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan

'Finance Day' at COP29 galvanises debate about numbers

Small Island Developing States call for a new climate financing regime that does not aggravate their debt burden.

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COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists

While world leaders discussed climate finance and emissions cuts, protesters urged wealthier nations — the main contributors to greenhouse gas — to fund climate adaptation efforts for poorer countries suffering the most from its effects.

Travel News

Lisbon's city airport night flight ban: A win for local residents?

Night flights have been an ongoing issue in Lisbon, disrupting the sleep of city residents.

Europe News

Police investigated for violence against protesters in Amsterdam

The city's mayor said that videos of police using violence against pro-Palestinian protesters "looked serious".

Serbia

Thousands march in Serbian capital demanding prime minister resigns

Surveillance camera footage of the collapse showed the massive canopy on the outer wall of the station building crashing down on the people sitting below on benches or going in and out. Government officials have promised full accountability.

Europe News

Amsterdam bans all protests after attacks on Israeli football fans

Dutch authorities said five were hospitalised and 62 detained after attackers targeted Israeli football fans before and after a match in the country's capital.

Travel News

London hosts World Travel Market

The event takes place amid growing concerns over the impact of tourism on climate change as well as extreme weather events affecting the sector.

Europe News

Thousands of Georgians rally again to protest the election results

Thousands of Georgian opposition supporters rallied in Tbilisi once again, demanding new parliamentary elections under international supervision and an investigation of alleged election fraud.