Greece is a place that is seen as idyllic in the minds of many – with its crystal blue waters, iconic white houses and, of course, its sumptuous food. But away from the tourism hotspots adored by Brits, it’s also a country
Slovaks turned out in droves Friday to protest the government’s planned overhaul of its public broadcasting service. The planned change comes amid a wave of similar protests against the populist, Russia-friendly government of Prime Minister Robert Fico. Opposition lawmaker Zora Jaurova slammed
A series of environmental protests this week are forcing tourists to check their travel plans in case their flights get cancelled. Airports across Europe have seen environmental protesters from a coalition of 20 organisations strike sites across the continent and the UK.
Sixteen years ago, mass protests in Nepal forced then-King Gyanendra Shah to give up the throne and clear the way for a republic. Now, a new wave of protest is trying to bring him back. The capital of the Himalayan country is
The organiser of a counter-protest to the pro-Palestine marches in London said such demonstrations mean “Jews can’t go out in the street” as a result of mass protests in London in support of Palestine. Tens of thousands are expected to take to
Poland experienced its most violent protest by farmers and supporters on Wednesday, the European Union has ruled. Police detained over a dozen people and prevented the protesters from accessing the Polish parliament. The protests stem from farmers’ anger over EU climate policies
SOS Humanity, a humanitarian rescue group, on Wednesday protested Italy’s seizure of its migrant rescue ship Humanity 1. The German charity said that Humanity 1 followed international law during the rescue and criticized the lack of clear reasons given for the seizure.
BBC presenter and conservationist Chris Packham has defended Just Stop Oil’s plan to protest outside MPs’ homes despite widespread concerns over the safety of politicians. The 62-year-old environmentalist said the right of protesters to doorstep MPs should be “preserved” so long as
Downing Street has insisted it is “irresponsible” to encourage protests outside MPs’ homes following Chris Packham’s defence of Just Stop Oil. The broadcaster said the climate activists have the right to non-violent protest at elected officials’ home addresses. But the Prime Minister’s
Jeremy Hunt clashed with Sky News host Trevor Phillips as he was grilled over Rishi Sunak’s comments on pro-Palestine protests. The presenter pressed the Chancellor on who the Prime Minister was referring to in his speech outside Downing Street on Friday when