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Greenpeace activists hang anti-war banner on Finnish power firm's HQ

Fortum's subsidiary, German-based Uniper, is one of the biggest importers of Russian gas to Europe. Eight activists hung the colourful banner emblazoned with a peace symbol, the Greenpeace logo and the phrase: "Stop fuelling war!" in Espoo, Finland.

05/05/2022

Greece

Two men jailed for killing of prominent Greek LGBT+ activist

Four police officers have been acquitted of the offence, prompting anger from human rights groups.

03/05/2022

Russia

Ally of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny given six-month prison sentence

The Russian activist had been under parole conditions after being convicted last August.

14/04/2022

Poland

Polish activist on trial for providing abortion pills in Europe first

Amnesty International has called for the charges against Justyna Wydrzyńska to be dropped.

08/04/2022

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Woman smashes egg on Australian politician's head

Filmed by the Whistleblowers, Activists and Communities Alliance, a woman smashed an egg on the head of Australian politician Craig Kelly while accusing him of being a “Nazi lover.”

08/04/2022

Serbia

Rio Tinto announces pushback in new lithium mine project in Serbia

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić said on Tuesday that the Serbian government would not make any decisions without consulting the local communities first.

19/01/2022

World News

Expelled Egyptian-Palestinian activist arrives in Paris

Egyptian-Palestinian human rights activist Ramy Shaath arrived in Paris on Saturday after he was released from prison in Egypt and deported.

08/01/2022

Climate

From Pikachu to mermaids: The best protest costumes from COP26

Look through the pictures capturing the imaginative demonstrations happening at the UN climate summit in Glasgow.

07/11/2021

Earth News

What does a successful COP26 look like for climate activists?

Campaign groups, activists and even bin men are taking to the streets to push world leaders into meaningful action at COP26.

30/10/2021

Climate

German climate activists call for faster exit from coal production

Germany plans to quit coal by 2038 but the possibility of bringing the deadline forward by 8 years is on the negotiation table. And climate activists want to see that happening.

22/10/2021

Earth News

Euroviews. 'Thousands are dying': Why Insulate Britain has had to block motorways

“Children are hungry and cold. Marching, letter writing, and petitions have not worked.” Insulate Britain gives their side of the story to Euronews Green.

24/09/2021

Belarus

Belarusian activist sentenced, weeks after stabbing himself in court

Stsiapan Latypau was reportedly given an eight-a-and-half-year sentence after his trial resumed on Monday.

16/08/2021

Earth News

Three ways we can avoid an ‘ecologically induced societal collapse’

Philosophy professor and environmental activist Rupert Read outlines his blueprint for securing a safer future.

28/02/2021

Earth News

Greta Thunberg makes history in stamp form

Sweden has commemorated the teenager activist as part of its new environmental stamp collection.

15/01/2021

Earth News

Meet the Finnish grannies trying to save the world from climate change

The group of older women are spreading the word about climate change in the hope of leaving their grandchildren with a safe future.

14/01/2021