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Police keep close eye on May Day gatherings in Germany

In Berlin's Kreuzberg district, anti-capitalist demonstrators try to gather, while 5,000 police officers were mobilised throughout the German capital to enforce the ban on demonstrations involving more than 20 people

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Anti-government bicycle protest in Ljubljana amid lockdown

Some 3,000 protesters on bicycles staged a protest against Slovenia's centre-right government on Friday, despite gatherings being banned amid a lockdown against the new coronavirus

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The dark and bloody origins of May Day

How a bloody riot in Chicago in 1886 gave birth to a public holiday marked across the world.

USA

'Liberate!': Trump accused of fomenting COVID-19 rebellion via tweets

The US President has defended rhetoric appearing to back protests against coronavirus lockdowns in Democrat-led states.

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Poland

Poland holds virtual protests against abortion bill during lockdown

Amnesty International say that laws on abortion and sex education "must not be rushed through under cover of COVID-19".

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Femen protest in Paris on Women's Day

Campaigners from the Femen feminist group staged a topless protest in the centre of Paris on Sunday to mark International Women's Day

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Chile: Clashes as thousands protest in Santiago against the government

Clashes take place between demonstrators and police as thousands gather in Santiago's Plaza Italia to protest against President Sebastian Piñera and his government

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Cars burned as Muslim-Hindu violence leaves 20 dead in New Delhi

The violence is over a controversial new citizenship law that excludes Muslims from fast track naturalisation.

Ukraine

Ukrainians protest over having coronavirus evacuees in their region

Some people protested against Ukrainian nationals being kept in isolation in the central Poltava region over fear the novel coronavirus could spread.

Spain

Why are Spanish farmers protesting against low prices?

Trade unions demand political action to guarantee retail prices for fruit and vegetables that are liveable for farmers.

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Thousands of farmers in western Spain cultivate protest over prices

They claim they're getting the same price for their products as they were 20 years ago.

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Security forces use tear gas amid anti-government protests in Iraq

At least 500 people have been killed since protests began.

France

Ski resort workers protest as France's busy winter season begins

They are upset over reforms that mean they will have to work longer to qualify for unemployment benefits.

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One thousand march in Brussels for Youth for Climate

Around a thousand demonstrators took to the streets of Brussels on Friday at the call of Youth for Climate Belgium to raise their climate concerns.

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French firemen scuffle with police during Paris protest

They were demanding better working conditions.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Residents in Pernik protest about water shortages

Protesters blame corruption and mismanagement.

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Last-ditch protests and strikes in France over pension reforms

Unions are hoping to revive more opposition to the controversial reforms.

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Hundreds protest tax reforms in Colombia

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Bogota on Tuesday to call on Colombian President Ivan Duque to abandon plans for tax reform.

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'Stagnating' European democracy follows year of protest — study

The average global score for democracies fell from 5.48 out of 10 in 2018 to 5.44 in 2019 — the lowest since the Democracy Index was created.

France

After the strike, will France face more radical forms of protest?

Transport services resumed on Monday after 46 days of strikes. But is the country headed towards more punctual and violent forms of protests? Euronews takes a look.