World News

Europe briefing: Seven stories to know about today

We take a look back at the biggest stories from across Europe this morning.

08/01/2019

Hungary

New march against Hungarian 'slave law' draws thousands

Thousands of Hungarians participated in the latest in a series of protests against the country's new 'slave law'.

05/01/2019

France

French police release key 'gilets jaunes' activist Eric Drouet

Police released a key activist in France's 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vests) movement on Thursday. Officers detained him the day before for organising a protest without declaring it to officials

03/01/2019

India

Protests erupt after two women make landmark step in Indian temple

Two women were the first to step foot in a Hindu temple in India after a Supreme Court ruling in September overturned a ban on women of menstrating age from entering. Their actions raised the ire of conservative worshippers who protested the women's entry to the temple.

02/01/2019

World News

Who is your winner of discontent? A look back at a year of protests

Millions of people in Europe and beyond hit the streets in 2018 to denounce issues such as injustice, inequalities and climate change. Here is our round-up.

29/12/2018

Sudan

Deadly protests in Sudan enter a ninth consecutive day

Dozens of people, including children, have been killed as Sudanese security forces try to stifle street protests that are ostensibly about high prices but whose roots lie much deeper.

28/12/2018

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia protests: Police release grieving father, ban further rallies

Davor Dragicevic, who claims that his 21-year-old son David was captured, tortured and murdered, has said he will continue to lead protests demanding the truth

26/12/2018

Hungary

Student's police assault charge from Hungary's 'slave law' protest

The 32-year-old, a PhD student at the George Soros-backed Central European University (CEU), said he was present at the "slave law" protests in support of trade unions.

22/12/2018

Hungary

Hungary 'slave law': Thousands protest in Budapest

New protests took place in Budapest on Friday night as Hungarians continue to oppose prime minister Viktor Orban's controversial 'slave law'

21/12/2018

Spain

Four takeaways from Spain’s controversial cabinet meeting in Barcelona

This is what you need to know after tensions flared in Barcelona on Friday.

21/12/2018

World

Portugal's 'yellow vests' turn out for anti-government protests

Several groups have responded to calls on social media to "block Portugal" in anti-government protests, echoing the wave of demonstrations across France.

21/12/2018

Hungary

'Slave law' protests: Opposition MPs 'have a fair voice in Hungary'

Hungary's government has hit back after days of streets protests.

18/12/2018

Hungary

Hungarian protesters and opposition MPs rally at state TV building

Hungarian protesters and opposition MPs entered the state TV building on Monday to demonstrate against Viktor Orban's government's policies.

17/12/2018

Russia

Peace protesters face hostility in Moscow

Calls to end war in Ukraine and free political prisoners outside the FSB headquarters are shouted down by angry pro-Russian Serbs, who attempt to disrupt meeting and jostle journalists.

16/12/2018

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Brussels protesters rally against UN migration pact

Protesters took to the streets of Brussels on Sunday to voice their opposition to a United Nations pact on migration, which is set to be approved later this week.

16/12/2018

France

Bare-breasted ‘Mariannes’ face off with Paris police in silent protest

Five bare-breasted protesters dressed as Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic, faced off with police in Paris on Saturday in a silent demonstration.

15/12/2018

Hungary

Hungary's 'slave law': labour reform protests continue for third day

Protesters are out on the streets of Budapest again.

14/12/2018

France

France's 'gilets jaunes' call for more protests this weekend

France's Gilet Jaunes protesters are calling for more protests across the country this weekend despite pleas from the government to end the demonstrations after the Strasbourg shootings and President Macron's concessions.

14/12/2018

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Climate protest at Pelosi's office spurs arrests

Hundreds of climate activists protested inside the Cannon House Office Building at the office of incoming U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, demanding House Democratic leaders form a select committee for a Green New Deal.

11/12/2018

Spain

Madrid threatens Catalonia with national police

The Spanish government says if Catalan regional authorities cannot prevent separatists closing major roads it will have to send in national police to end the protests

11/12/2018