On the eve of Athens tractor protest, Greek prime minister rules out more concessions to farmers
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister on Monday ruled out further concessions to protesting farmers on the eve of a rally scheduled to bring tractors to central Athens. Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed hope that Tuesday’s protests in the capital would mark the end of weeks of unrest for Greek farmers, who, like elsewhere in Europe, […]
Nigerians protest over skyrocketing inflation as local currency hits record low value
Nigerians are facing the West African nation’s worst economic crisis in years, caused by soaring inflation as a result of monetary policies that pushed the currency to record lows against the dollar. The situation sparked anger and protests across the country. Inflation rose to 29.9% in January, the highest since 1996, mainly driven by food […]
Czech farmers protest in Prague over EU agriculture policies
Hundreds of tractors blocked roads in downtown Prague on Monday in a farmers’ protest against the European Union’s agricultural policies. Similar protests against EU policies have occurred across the EU in recent weeks. The European Commission made several concessions, including shelving plans to halve pesticide use. Hundreds of tractors blocked lanes in downtown Prague on […]
Rowdy anti-Israel group gathers outside Ted Cruz’s home for early morning protest: ‘harassing my family’
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz encountered a raucous crowd of anti-Israel protesters outside his Houston home on Saturday for the second time in a week. Cruz, who has been vocal in his support for Israel amid the war with Hamas militants, wrote in a social media post Saturday morning: [2nd] This week, anti-Israel protesters have […]
Washington Firefighters, EMTs Protest DEI Training at Risk of Losing Certifications
A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program for emergency responders in Washington has been suspended after employee backlash, saying it could jeopardize professional certifications. Approximately 3,500 firefighters and medical personnel in King County, Washington, will be trained in a program based on the teachings of notorious woke ideologues, including: Ibram X. Kendi and victor madrigal […]
Detention of Venezuelan human rights activist and attorney inspires protest
Human rights groups in Venezuela called on Wednesday for the release of a prominent lawyer and activist. His detention last week raised concerns about the government’s use of repression against real and perceived opponents. Representatives from several rights groups expressed concern about Rocío San Miguel’s well-being and criticized her lack of access to legal representation […]
Kentucky man gets 30 years for killing photographer at Breonna Taylor protest
A Kentucky man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for fatally shooting a photographer during a protest over the police killing of Breonna Taylor. Stephen Lopez apologized for his actions Tuesday before a judge handed down his sentence in Jefferson Circuit Court, WDRB-TV reported. Lopez pleaded guilty last month to manslaughter in the […]
Thousands Take Streets of Pakistan to Protest Alleged ‘Election Rigging’
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, staged large-scale protests over the weekend to denounce the “rigging in last week’s general elections.” Ta. Voting for the national election ended on Thursday, with both Khan and his arch-rival Nawaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League (PMLN) having finished voting. declared victory. […]
Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland Protest EU’s Green Agenda
MADRID (AP) – Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland on Friday raised production costs, reduced profits and unfair competition from non-EU countries as part of ongoing protests against the European Union’s agricultural policies. A demonstration was held to demand countermeasures. Similar protests have occurred across the bloc in recent weeks. Farmers complain that the 27-nation […]
Thousands of Israelis Protest to Demand ‘Victory,’ No Weak Deals
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in front of government buildings Thursday night, demanding victory in the war against Hamas and rejecting a hostage deal that would allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow Hamas to survive. I asked. This gathering is Milimnikimreservists of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), many of whom were considered […]