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Lithuanian border town protests over number of migrants from Belarus

Residents in a small border town in Lithuania are protesting over the number of migrants crossing over from neighbouring Belarus

France

Women in France fined for wearing 'burkini' swimsuits at pool

"Burkinis" -- a swimsuit that covers the whole body except the face -- have been outlawed by several French municipalities since 2016, arguing the costumes violate the country's secular values. But activists have argued that the ban is rooted in Islamophobia.

Greece

Greece: Police break up protesters against new vaccine law

About 1,500 demonstrators gathered in Syntagma square as the Greek government introduced a new bill to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for care home staff.

Turkey

Turkey dismisses Istanbul university rector months after protests

Turkey's president has dismissed the rector of Istanbul's most prestigious university, whose appointment seven months ago led to student protests.

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Albania

Ex-Albanian police officer jailed for killing that sparked protests

A former Albanian police officer was given a 10-year sentence for fatally shooting a man during a COVID-19 curfew patrol in December.

France

Protests in France over bid to restrict those without both COVID jabs

Police used tear gas in several French cities to disperse the demonstrations.

Cuba

Cuba confirms one man dead during anti-government protests

Diubis Laurencio Tejeda, 36, died on Monday during a clash between protesters and police near Havana as thousands demonstrated against food shortages and high prices.

Cuba

US stands by Cuban protesters demanding 'human rights', Blinken says

The people of Cuba took to the streets at the weekend to voice their anger at food shortages. The government have responded with fierce crackdowns.

Cuba

Cuban leaders beef up police patrols after rare protests

The weekend demonstrations over high prices and food shortages were extremely unusual on an island where little dissent against the government is tolerated.

Cuba

Demonstrators in Havana protest shortages, rising prices

It was one of biggest anti-government demonstrations in Cuban history.

Spain

Six people arrested in Spain over suspected homophobic killing

The death of a 24-year-old man in A Coruña at the weekend has shaken Spain and led to major demonstrations by LGBT+ organisations.

Travel News

Campervanners could soon be criminalised for wild camping in the UK

A new bill means campervanners wild camping in Britain could become a criminal offence. We find out more.

World News

Pride parades marred by clashes and arrests in Turkey

This year's LGBT Pride parades in Europe have been marked by suppression in some countries and jubilation in others.

Japan

Tokyo Olympics: Limited local fans allowed but no cheering

Up to 10,000 local fans will be allowed in each venue for the Olympic Games. But fan attendance may be stopped completely if COVID cases rise again

Brazil

Hundreds of protesters call for Brazil's president to step down

Anti-government protesters have taken to the streets in cities across Brazil as the nation's confirmed death toll from COVID-19 soared past half a million.

Spain

Protest take place in Madrid at plans to pardon Catalan separatists

Thousands of mainly right-wing protesters took to the streets of Madrid in opposition to plans to pardon jailed Catalan separatist leaders

United Kingdom

Environmental groups stage theatrical protests near G7 venue

Extinction Rebellion and other climate campaign groups have staged a series of theatrical protests in seaside resort close to where G7 leaders are meeting

Belarus

Exiled Belarusians protest at closure of Polish land border

Officially the reason for the closure since December is COVID-19 - but many suspect Lukashenko of using the pandemic as a pretext for clamping down on the protest movement against his rule.

Travel News

Why are Ireland's pilots protesting?

The Irish government is set to release its aviation reopening strategy this week. Here's why pilots are protesting.

USA

George Floyd: Family and supporters mark one year since murder

Hundreds of people gathered for the rally in front of the courthouse in downtown Minneapolis where the Chauvin trial concluded a month ago, many carrying signs with pictures of Floyd, Philando Castile and other Black men killed by police.