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Doctors strike in Portugal for better working conditions and pay

Doctors in Portugal are among the lowest paid in the European Union and their working conditions have deteriorated over the last two decades.

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Who are the climate protesters targeting European airports?

Flights have been grounded at airports around Europe this week after protesters glued themselves to runways.

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Climate activists ground flights at Cologne-Bonn Airport

The coordinated protests have also other European airports from Norway to Switzerland.

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Austrian police detain dozens who disrupted far-right march in Vienna

The demonstrations on Saturday came as political parties gear up for September parliamentary elections where the far-right could make significant gains.

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Why did a famous Greek pop star refuse to play on stage in Türkiye?

Greek pop star Despina Vandi was asked to leave a town in Türkiye after she refused to perform on a stage with the country’s flag and a portrait of Atatürk.

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Just Stop Oil activists get record sentences for peaceful protest

Protesters behind 2022's M25 shutdown have been handed four and five year prison sentences.

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Poo-smeared lockboxes found at tourist apartments in Seville

Anti-tourism protesters in Spain are reportedly resorting to novel techniques to deter visitors.

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Venice made €2.2m from tourist tax trial: Fee could be double in 2025

Venice officials have already said this isn't the end for the daytripper fee.

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Türkiye proposes controversial new bill to control stray dogs

Street dog attacks in Türkiye have sparked a new bill to control their population. Critics say it's inhumane.

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Protesters in Albania demand resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama

Demonstrators also demanded the release of opposition leader Sali Berisha who has been held under house arrest on corruption charges since last year.

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Nicki Minaj cancels festival slot in Romania over 'safety concerns'

Nicki Minaj abruptly cancelled her headlining performance at Romania’s SAGA Festival due to a planned protest today in the city.

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‘A theme park for tourists’: Málaga locals protest city gentrification

Spain’s anti-tourism activism has arrived in Málaga, where locals are angry over soaring rent prices.

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Mothers of Israeli hostages protest in Tel Aviv

In Gaza 116 hostages out of 251 captured by Hamas on 7 October last year still remain unaccounted for.

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French elections: Thousands gather in Paris to protest far-right surge

Unions, independent media, citizen organisations organised a rally in Paris on Wednesday night to support the left-wing bloc and denounce the rise of the far-right in the upcoming second round of parliamentary elections.

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The finance bill fury, Nairobi's streets on fire

Anti-tax protesters in Nairobi clashed with riot police on Tuesday, blocking roads and burning tires after recent tax legislation caused deadly unrest.

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‘I am ashamed’: French left-wing voters concerned by far-right gains

Protesters gathered with the left-wing coalition at Place de la République in Paris after the results of the first round of France’s legislative election showed strong gains for the far-right.

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German AfD party opens convention after strong election showing

The Alternative for Germany opened a convention on Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European election, as protesters gathered outside.

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B(ard)ella Ciao, Ciao, Ciao: The story of a global resistance anthem

A poster for the upcoming French elections has got us thinking about the resistance anthem 'Bella ciao' - its history, its versatility, its borderless influence.

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Protests persist in Nairobi despite president's concessions

Tear gas filled Nairobi's streets on Thursday amid a heavy security presence ahead of protests against a controversial finance bill.

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Spanish Steps painted red in protest against femicides

Police detained activists who poured red paint down Rome's Spanish Steps to raise awareness about femicides in Italy.