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Climate activists bring London traffic to a standstill

Extinction Rebellion activists have blocked off bridges across London, as part of growing climate action in the UK.

Living

Big Power Switch Off: What is it and can it bring energy prices down?

People in the UK switched off their electricity for 10 minutes on Sunday to protest the rising cost of energy.

Germany

In Germany, pro-Russian protesters complain of discrimination

"We organised this protest because many of us Russian speakers, Russians, have been discriminated against and harassed because of our language culture."

Green News

Why Brits should turn their power off for 10 minutes this weekend

After a successful protest in Spain, Brits are being urged to join the '#BigPowerOff' - a campaign against the fuel crisis.

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Green News

Protesters block oil terminals as UK 'doubles down' on fossil fuels

Environmental action groups are demanding the UK Government stop all new oil and gas projects.

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Greenpeace activists storm French nuclear power plant

Greenpeace activists break into the construction site of the Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor to protest against pro-nuclear candidates in the French presidential elections.

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Ukrainians and Lebanese rally against Russia invasion in Beirut

Ukrainian citizens living in Lebanon and supporters rally against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in downtown Beirut's Martyrs Square.

Kosovo

Kosovo Serb protest calls for voting rights in Serbia’s election

Demonstrators gathered in Mitrovica with banners reading “We want our human rights”.

Green News

Soaring costs for farmers could threaten food security in Europe

The war in Ukraine has sparked concerns from farmers as the cost of producing food continues to rise.

Greece

Hit by high costs, Greek farmers stage tractor protest

Farming associations say they have been left behind by the government's financial support package.

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Taiwan musicians protest Ukraine invasion

Taiwanese musicians and singers perform in front of the Russian representative office building in downtown Taipei to protest against the Russian invasion and to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Switzerland

European court condemns Switzerland for COVID ban on demonstrations

Between March and June 2020, Swiss citizens faced up to three years in prison if they held public or private demonstrations.

Culture news

Copenhagen's Little Mermaid is site of political graffiti again

The statue has been the site of political protest many times before from the Iraq War to Turkey joining the EU and this time it's Russia in the firing line.

Green News

How are these Lego Rebels inspiring people to take climate action?

What started as a lockdown joke has become a serious outreach tool for the climate crisis.

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Dozens detained in Russia for protesting "military operation" in Ukraine

Russia detains more than 250 people for protesting its "military operations" in Ukraine, as the conflict continues for a third week.

USA

Protesters around the world gather to condemn war in Ukraine

From Tel Aviv to New York City, crowds gathered to ask for peace and an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Albania

Rising prices spark protests in Albania, government to control hike

Already low, the purchasing power of Albanians is likely to be battered due to the destabilisation of markets by the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russian aggression.

France

Violent clashes continue in Corsica after prominent prisoner attacked

Protesters have rallied for several days after a convicted murderer and Corsican independence activist was left in a coma by another prisoner.

World News

Thousands arrested during anti-war protests in Russia, authorities say

Thousands of people have been detained during a series of anti-war protests across Russia on Sunday.

World News

Ukraine invasion: Anti-war demonstrations take place across Europe

Protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine continued this weekend across European cities. Many Ukrainians were among demonstrators, showing support to family and friends from abroad.