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Lithuanian parliament appoints Inga Ruginiene as new prime minister following government collapse

Lithuania’s Parliament Confirms Inga Ruginiene as Prime Minister Amid Protests Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday confirmed Inga Ruginiene as prime minister following the collapse of the previous government in July over a corruption

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Politics

Israeli protests demand Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages as public pressure mounts

Protests Erupt Across Israel Demanding Ceasefire in Gaza Protesters blocked major roads across Israel on Tuesday, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held since the October 7

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World

Trade organization warns of potential medical device shortages in EU market

Recent Developments in Political Landscape On February 1, 2025, tensions escalated in the political landscape as key figures from opposing factions issued stark warnings against each other, indicating a deepening rift. This

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Harvest week preparation begins in Belgium

Urgent Developments in Orci: A Political Turmoil Unfolds In a significant turn of events, Orci finds itself engulfed in political turmoil that has raised concerns about the future stability of the region,

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Calls for “block everything” in France raise fears of new protests ahead of budget negotiations

PARIS – A viral campaign to “shut down France” on September 10, now supported by far-left activists and unions, is sparking concerns of renewed protests against the government amidst tense budget negotiations,

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Politics

70,000 rally in Serbia to support President Vucic amid ongoing protests

Opposition forces have been demanding early elections after the Novi Sad train station collapse. On Saturday, approximately 70,000 Serbian citizens rallied across 75 cities in support of President Aleksandar Vucic, while simultaneously

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World

Aalbeke residents protest against revised plans for Bosschaert clay pit project

Aalbeke – In Aalbeke near Kortrijk, over 700 residents are opposing Bosschaert’s clay pit project. Despite the company’s revised plans, local protests led by individuals like Pieter Valcke persist, citing ongoing environmental

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Brussels

Dutch foreign minister resigns amid failed cabinet negotiations on Israel sanctions

The Hague, NETHERLANDS (AFP) – Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned on Friday after a cabinet meeting failed to agree on sanctions against Israel, reports 24brussels. The centre-right New Social Contract Party,

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Politics

Iran’s regime shows signs of potential mass executions as political repression escalates

Iran’s Repressive Turn Signals a Dark Future Signs point to the Islamic Republic of Iran potentially repeating a devastating tragedy reminiscent of the 1988 massacre, where approximately 30,000 political prisoners were executed

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Brussels

Microsoft employee among 18 arrested during protests over Israel contracts in Redmond

Protests at Microsoft Campus Lead to 18 Arrests On August 21, 2025, Redmond Police arrested 18 individuals following a second day of protests at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. These demonstrations were

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Argentine lawmakers review presidential vetoes amid rising public protests

Lawmakers seek to overturn presidential decisions as families protest outside Congress. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies convened to assess vetoes imposed by President Javier Milei on laws aimed

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World

Four arrests made during Deurne protests against tram loop construction

Deurne, Antwerp – Protests erupted in Deurne over tree-felling for a new tram loop, leading to the arrest of four individuals, including PVDA councillor Manal Toumi. The tensions between protesters and city

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Brussels

Serbian president vows to eradicate ‘evil’ amid escalating protests and violence

President Aleksandar Vučić is mobilizing his most aggressive supporters to quell dissent as violent clashes between protesters and security forces continue to engulf Serbia’s main cities for over a week. During a

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Politics

96% of Peruvians express disapproval of Dina Boluarte’s presidency

Massive Disapproval of President Dina Boluarte’s Administration On August 18, 2025, a recent poll conducted by Datum revealed that a staggering 96% of Peruvians disapprove of the administration of de facto President

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World

Port-au-Prince faces increasing unrest as blackout persists for over two months

Haiti Faces Ongoing Power Crisis as Blackout Enters 62nd Day Haiti’s capital has now experienced its 62nd consecutive day without electricity, deepening daily life paralysis, escalating insecurity, and igniting growing outrage against

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World

Al-Sharaa claims Syria’s unity must be achieved without bloodshed

Damascus – Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa has asserted that the quest for national unification following years of civil strife “should not be with blood.” He vehemently opposed any notion of partitioning the

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Brussels

Families of Gaza hostages launch nationwide strike demanding release and ceasefire

Nationwide Strike in Israel Demands Release of Hostages and End to War Relatives of hostages held in Gaza initiated a nationwide strike on August 17, 2025, blocking major roadways and demanding an

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World

Serbian protests against Vučić escalate amid calls for accountability and elections

POLITICO spoke to an opposition lawmaker who said he was beaten by masked men as demonstrations were met with a violent response.

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World

Ecuadorians protest in Quito to support Constitutional Court judges amid political pressure

Thousands Protest in Quito Against President Noboa as Judicial Independence is Threatened On Thursday, thousands of Ecuadorians protested in Quito to defend the judges of the Constitutional Court and express their discontent

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World

Turkish authorities escalate crackdown on opposition amid rising political tensions

New arrests come months after the jailing of popular leader of Turkey’s rising secular opposition, Ekrem İmamoğlu.

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World

Violent protests erupt in Serbia against President Vučić amid ongoing student demonstrations

Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš and Pančevo awoke to streets littered with stones and charred garbage containers. On August 15, Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic confirmed that 37 individuals were arrested and 42

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World

Protests erupt in Alaska against Putin’s visit, highlighting Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty

Several hundred people gathered for a pro-Ukraine rally in Anchorage, Alaska, where U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are set to meet Friday. The high-stakes summit — th…

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World

Scandal erupts over alleged secret Orban estate with private zoo

A political storm has erupted in Hungary after independent lawmaker Akos Hadházy published photos of what he claims is Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s unfinished luxury estate in Hatvanpuszta, featuring a palm garden

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Ilan Shor offers $3,000 monthly for indefinite protests in Chisinau

Oligarch Ilan Shor has called on Moldovan citizens to join an indefinite protest on Chisinau’s central square this week, promising each participant $3,000 per month. This announcement came in a video message

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EU staff express concerns over treatment amid Gaza solidarity protests

Internal unrest increases as protestors accuse Commission of violating its “moral and legal obligations.”

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World

Macron faces challenges from rising anti-tax sentiment in France

The online campaign evokes uncomfortable memories of the Yellow Vests protests. But it’s unclear whether Marine Le Pen’s far right can profit from it.

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World

Belgium’s government takes a tougher stance on migration within the EU context

Belgium’s New Prime Minister Takes Hardline Stance on Migration Belgium’s new prime minister, Bart De Wever, has swiftly initiated a rigorous migration policy, positioning the country as a significant player in the

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Politics

Protests in Tel Aviv demand ceasefire and release of Hamas-held hostages

Mass Protests Erupt in Tel Aviv Over Gaza Offensive On Saturday, August 10, 2025, thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv to protest the government’s decision to escalate its

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World

Protests in Istanbul call for end to Israeli occupation of Gaza

Mass Protests Erupt Across Europe Over Gaza Conflict On Saturday, tens of thousands marched in Istanbul, demanding an end to the Israeli occupation of Gaza, joining similar demonstrations that unfolded in European

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World

Thousands in Chile protest against hunger deaths in Gaza amid ongoing conflict

Mass Protests in Chile Over Gaza Hunger Crisis Thousands marched in Santiago, Chile, on Saturday to protest the hunger crisis in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli military actions have led to significant

3 weeks ago

World

Inside Ukraine’s cardboard revolution

Ukraine’s Youth Lead Creative Protests Symbolizing Democratic Resilience Protests have erupted across Ukraine, showcasing widespread discontent with the government, particularly against perceived corruption and inefficacy. Ukrainian soldier Oleksii Tsymbaliuk expressed gratitude for

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World

Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns amid mounting political pressure and controversies

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas Resigns Amid Allegations Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas announced his resignation from both his position as prime minister and chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP)

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World

Deadly protests in Angola over fuel price hikes result in 22 fatalities and thousands arrested

Violent Protests in Angola Result in 22 Deaths and Nearly 200 Injuries At least 22 people have died and 197 others were injured in Angola amid violent protests triggered by a significant

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World

Protests erupt in Angola’s capital over rising fuel prices amid growing public discontent

Violent Protests Erupt in Angola Over Diesel Price Hike At least four people were killed and more than 500 arrested in Angola’s capital, Luanda, following violent protests triggered by a sharp diesel

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World

Athens vows to address protests as anger toward Israeli tourists increases in Greece

Greek Government Takes Tough Stance on Protests Against Israeli Tourists Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has engaged in discussions with Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis regarding escalating protests against Israeli tourists in Greece.

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World

Minsk resumes arrests of 2020 protesters as Lukashenko tightens grip on power

On July 11, 2025, Belarusian human rights group Viasna and exiled security officers from BELPOL reported a sudden wave of arrests targeting individuals who took part in the 2020 protests against alleged presidential election fraud. The

1 month ago

France initiates new migration policy reforms

Donald Trump told NBC on Thursday that the EU and Canada would receive letters with their new tariff rates “today or tomorrow.” Overnight, the US president posted Canada’s letter on social media,

2 months ago

Politics

Polish farmers stop protests to participate in border patrols

Polish Farmers Halt Protests to Join Far-Right Border Patrols Polish farmers have suspended their protests against EU agriculture policy to support citizen patrols organized by far-right activists along the border, targeting the

2 months ago

Politics

Starmer and Macron face challenges due to ties with Donald Trump

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World

Serbia’s protests escalate as EU warns against violence, tensions rise over Vucic’s rule

Mass arrests in Belgrade amid nationwide unrest as anti-government rallies take on geopolitical tone The European Union has urged Serbian authorities to refrain from violence against protesters, as mass anti-government demonstrations intensified

2 months ago

World

Activists demonstrate at Syensqo and OIP over Gaza connections

Brussels – This morning, June 23, 2025, activists gathered outside the offices of Syensqo in Brussels and OIP Sensor Systems in Tournai, accusing these firms of contributing to Israel’s military actions in

2 months ago

Brussels

Violence and arrests in Brussels amid weekend protests

A weekend of protests in Brussels descended into chaos as police used rubber bullets during a march for Fabian, an 11-year-old boy who died during a police chase, and made several arrests

3 months ago

Opinion·World

Police declare unlawful assembly in LA amid ongoing protests

The police have declared an unlawful assembly in central Los Angeles due to ongoing protests against immigration raids. Clashes continued into a third day on Sunday and hundreds of National Guard troops

3 months ago

World

Protests across Flanders this weekend urge solidarity with Gaza

The international solidarity organisation 11.11.11 will hold a series of protests across Flanders this weekend to express support for Gaza and call for concrete political action from Belgian leaders. Under the banner

3 months ago

World

Belgian universities call for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement

Belgian universities have called on the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel. On Wednesday, the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) and the Rectors’ Council of French-speaking universities in Belgium (CREF)

3 months ago

World

Thousands of protestors gather in Belgian cities to protest against budget cuts

Thousands of people protested in Belgian cities on Tuesday against the federal government’s planned budget cuts. The protests, organised by the ACV and ABVV unions, disrupted public transport, air travel and ports.

4 months ago

Society

People gather at the memorial and protest held by the Tisza party on the anniversary of the 1848/49 Hungarian Revolution. (Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Hungary at a Crossroads: Struggle for Democracy or Path to Dictatorship?

On March 15, 2025, Budapest became the scene of mass protests, once again demonstrating the complexity of the country’s situation. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest against

5 months ago

World

Argentina: Pensioners and soccer fans unite in protests

Police in Buenos Aires have fought running battles with hundreds of football fans and anti-austerity protesters during a weekly protest by pensioners. Argentine pensioners and soccer fans clashed with police on Wednesday

6 months ago

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