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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.

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Rally held in New York's Times Square in support for Ukraine

A rally to support Ukraine was held in New York City's Times Square.

Travel News

Celebrate IWD with these walks, women-only tours and virtual events

This year's IWD theme is 'beat the bias.' Here's how to get involved.

Culture news

Fashion and Protest: How Blue and Yellow might become the new black

What we wear has a long history of being used as a tool for protest.

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Ukrainians braced near biggest Europe nuclear plant

Video footage shared by Enerhodar's City Council showed people en masse standing on the street and blocking the entrance to the city.

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Hundreds sing outside Russian ambassador`s residence and Russian embassy in Reykjavik

Hundreds gathered outside the Russian embassy in Reykjavík this morning, to sing in support of Ukraine. The haunting music outside was met with silence from within.

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Thousands in Barcelona and Munich rally in support of Ukraine

Several thousands people gather in the streets of Munich and Barcelona to rally for peace and solidarity with Ukraine.

Culture news

Dee Snider is down with Ukrainians using 'We're not gonna take it'

The 1984 hit is a staple protest song, but will Ukrainians take it on?

Travel News

People of Georgia take to the streets in solidarity with Ukraine

Over the years, Russia has tried again and again to take Georgia. Here's what's happening in Tbilisi.

Russia

'I am burning with shame': Protester in Russia slams Ukraine invasion

Anti-war protests have taken place across Russia over the weekend with one man at a rally telling reporters he is "burning with shame".

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Protesters rallies all around Europe in support of Ukraine

Protesters rallies all around Europe in support of Ukraine

Canada

Ottawa crackdown: police arrest 100 after three-week COVID-19 protest

The capital and its paralyzed streets represented the movement’s last stronghold after weeks of demonstrations and blockades that shut down border crossings into the United States.

Canada

Canadian police arrest two leaders of the so-called 'Freedom Convoy'

It comes as police threaten to break up the nearly three-week protest against the country’s COVID-19 restrictions.

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PETA protesters in London urge fashion industry to stop using feathers

PETA protesters in London urge fashion industry to stop using feathers

Poland

Poland's plan to gift Orban precious document draws scorn

Local authorities in central Poland protested government plans to gift Hungary one of the country's most precious manuscripts.

Culture news

New Zealand authorities blast 'Baby Shark' to disperse protestors

No earworm was off limits for the hundreds protesting Jacinda Ardern's new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public service occupations.

Canada

Key US-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters

The crossing normally carries 25% of all trade between the two countries, and the blockade on the Canadian side had disrupted business in both countries, with automakers forced to shut down several assembly plants.