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Georgia marks Orthodox Christmas amid ongoing EU protests

Georgia marked Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, with religious celebrations taking place alongside protests in the capital calling for EU integration.

The Cube

How an information void about Maduro's capture was filled by deepfakes

A real-time flood of AI-generated images and videos of Maduro's capture by US forces on Saturday were re-shared by public figures and garnered millions of views across Europe.

Nepal

Curfew imposed in Nepal city after mosque vandalism sparks protests

Muslim groups began protesting in the streets of Birgunj on Sunday against the vandalism of a mosque in a nearby town.

Iran

Rioters 'must be put in their place,' Iran's Khamenei says

The Tehran regime leader's comments come one day after US President Trump said that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” Washington “will come to their rescue.”

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Iran

At least six killed as protests against Iran's economy spread

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is not much he can do as the currency has rapidly depreciated, with $1 now trading at around 1.4 million rials.

Economy

From war to wallets: How Iran’s economic crisis is fuelling protests

Sanctions, inflation and currency collapse have pushed daily survival to the centre of public anger following the conflict with Israel last June.

Albania

Albanian police arrest four after Molotov cocktails thrown at protest

Police in Tirana arrested four people and opened investigations into seven others following Monday's opposition rally where Molotov cocktails were thrown at officers, injuring three.

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Venezuela: government supporters stage motorbike rallies in Caracas over US interference

Government supporters staged a motorbike protest in Caracas on Monday as Venezuela’s National Assembly debated a proposed antipiracy law linked to maritime trade.

Culture news

170 Belgian artists denounce Eurovision 2026 participation

A collective of 170 Belgian artists and cultural personalities has denounced public broadcaster RTBF’s decision to take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as Israel is set to compete despite “its war of extermination” in Gaza.

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Macron's home targeted by farmers protesting EU trade deal

France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed.

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Bulgarian protests continue against corruption and unfair judiciary

Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation.

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French farmer protests shut Spain's Biriatou border

Farmer protests in France led Spain to close the Biriatou border to lorries. The Basque Government imposed traffic restrictions until the situation improves.

Bulgaria

Bulgarian government resigns after mass anti-corruption protests

Tens of thousands gathered across Bulgaria on Wednesday to demand Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's resignation, with protesters accusing the government of widespread corruption. The demonstrations come weeks before Bulgaria joins the eurozone on 1 January.

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Tens of thousands of protesters rally against Bulgaria’s ruling coalition

Tens of thousands of people joined protests against Bulgaria’s ruling coalition and influential politician Delyan Peevski, in the largest unrest since the 1990s

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Clashes erupt between farmers and police in Greece amid protests over EU subsidy delays

Farmers in Crete clashed with riot police as protests over delayed EU subsidies spread to areas near the island’s two international airports.

Greece

Protesting Greek farmers force their way onto Crete airport tarmac

The demonstrations on Monday are the latest escalation in protests over delays in the payment of EU-backed agricultural subsidies in the wake of a scandal which revealed fraudulent subsidy claims.

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Supporters of María Corina Machado march across Latin America ahead of Nobel ceremony

Demonstrators in several Latin American cities marched in support of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as she prepares to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Greece

Greek farmers block borders in dispute over delayed EU subsidies

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to dialogue with the farmers but cautioned against disruptive protest action.

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Greek farmers intensify nationwide road blockades

Greek farmers escalate protests with road blockades, demanding unpaid subsidies and full compensation for crop and livestock losses as disruptions spread nationwide.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria kills controversial budget plan after latest major protests

Bulgarian government says it is permanently withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after another night of major protests in Sofia and beyond.