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Why are environmentalists going up against the Guggenheim?

The museum’s plans for two new sites – one in Guernica and another within the Urdaibai reserve – have drawn ire from activists who warn of environmental degradation.

Art

UK’s National Gallery bans liquids after activist attacks on artworks

Starting today, the London museum is enforcing new security measures, including a ban on liquids. "We have now reached a point where we have been forced to act to protect our visitors, staff and collection."

Europe News

Activists raise awareness on alarming number of abandoned newborns in Hungary

Activists staged a demonstration outside of a major train station to draw attention to the 300 newborns abandoned annually in maternity wards.

Art

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.

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Nature

Why a Tree Army is stepping in to protect greenery in Mexico City

These vigilante citizens are making up for government inaction by ‘liberating’ trees with sledgehammers.

Earth News

EU lawmakers call for release of marine activist Paul Watson in Denmar

American-Canadian activist was arrested in Greenland over a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling ship.

Earth News

South Koreans win legal case against government in Asian first

It is the first ever legal case in East Asia challenging national climate policies so it could set a precedent.

Earth News

These nuns are taking on big companies with activist investing

One of their top concerns is climate change, a frequent target of their shareholder resolutions.

Earth News

Climate activists glue themselves to runways at four German airports

The group wants Germany and other governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

Europe News

Freed Russian dissident plans to marry girlfriend

Sasha Skochilenko was released in Moscow's prisoner exchange with Washington after spending more than two years behind bars for protesting against Russia's war in Ukraine.

Earth News

Why you should prepare for climate disasters with your neighbours

Unsure what you can do about the climate crisis? Community action is key, says the Climate Majority Project.

Travel News

Frankfurt flights cancelled after climate activists protest on runways

More than 100 flights have been cancelled.

Earth News

Just Stop Oil activists get record sentences for peaceful protest

Protesters behind 2022's M25 shutdown have been handed four and five year prison sentences.

Culture news

French-Spanish legend Manu Chao to release first album in 17 years

It’s been a hot minute, but he's finally back. Here's why we're excited about 'Viva Tu', Manu Chao's first album in 17 years.

Art

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova opens debut solo museum show in Linz

Rebellion, resistance and spirituality are key themes of Tolokonnikova’s first solo exhibition at OK Linz – along with a healthy dose of anger.

Earth News

From defacing Stonehenge to human chains: Climate protests in pictures

From Just Stop Oil splattering Stonehenge with orange powder to a 30,000-strong human chain in the Netherlands.

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WATCH: Vegan activists tag new King Charles portrait

Animal rights activists from Animal Rising vandalized a portrait of King Charles III at the Philip Mould Gallery in London, pasting an image of the famous animated character Wallace, from 'Wallace and Gromit,' over the king's head.

Hungary

Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis stands trial in Hungary

The case of Ilaria Salis - a candidate in the European Parliament elections in June - has sparked tensions between Hungary and Italy.

Culture news

The Museum of Homelessness finds a home in North London

Opening to the public on 24 May, the North London museum – for the first time in its own permanent home – is flipping the script on homelessness.

Earth News

Shell targeted by satirical billboard protest before London AGM

Activism collective Brandalism claims the fossil fuel company’s tactics are “straight out of Big Tobacco’s playbook”.