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Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain

Iberia airlines is facing further five days of industrial action by staff to protest for company plans of low-cost carrier Iberia Express. The new...

by F.J Fernandez Bordonada in Spain on 09/02/2012

Environment

Winter in the Ukraine 2012

A general view of one of the regions of Kiev at a temperature of around -15 degrees Celsius (5 degrees Fahrenheit). 9rd February 2012.

by Sergei Svetlitsky in Ukraine on 09/02/2012

Society

Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome

Harrowing scenes at the funeral of Zhou and Joy, the Chinese merchant and his daughter were killed a month ago during a robbery in Rome. The funeral...

by Alessandro Serranò in Italy on 09/02/2012

09/02/2012 - Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain - Spain - Iberia airlines is facing further five...
09/02/2012 - Winter in the Ukraine 2012 - Ukraine - A general view of one of the regions of...
09/02/2012 - Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome - Italy - Harrowing scenes at the funeral of Zhou...
09/02/2012 - Occupy London opens School of Ideas for events, workshops and lectures - United Kingdom - The new School of Ideas opens on...
09/02/2012 - ACPO Judicial Review challenges domestic extremist database - United Kingdom - John Catt and his daughter Linda have...
08/02/2012 - Syrians protest China's veto decision at the UN - London - United Kingdom - Syrians protest China's veto...
08/02/2012 - Tibetans hold protest over Occupation by China - London - United Kingdom - A vigil was held outside the Chinese...
08/02/2012 - The Duchess of Cambridge visits Lucien Freud exhibition - London - United Kingdom - The Duchess of Cambridge attended a...
08/02/2012 - Demonstration against privatisation of the NHS in Parliament Square - United Kingdom - Protest outside Parliament Square...
08/02/2012 - Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0 - Spain - FC Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 thanks...

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River William at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

River William at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Ibai Labega and Guillermo Orjales (River William) present their collection GEO, for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th February 2012
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain

Business

Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain

Iberia airlines is facing further five days of industrial action by staff to protest for company plans of low-cost carrier Iberia Express. The new date strikes will 13, 17, 20, 24 and 2...
by F.J Fernandez Bordonada, on 9th of February 2012
Winter in the Ukraine 2012

Environment

Winter in the Ukraine 2012

A general view of one of the regions of Kiev at a temperature of around -15 degrees Celsius (5 degrees Fahrenheit). 9rd February 2012.
by Sergei Svetlitsky, on 9th of February 2012
Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome

Society

Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy -...

Harrowing scenes at the funeral of Zhou and Joy, the Chinese merchant and his daughter were killed a month ago during a robbery in Rome. The funeral was at a Buddhist ceremony in Rome, ...
by Alessandro Serranò, on 9th of February 2012
Occupy London opens School of Ideas for events, workshops and lectures

Politics

Occupy London opens School of Ideas for events, worksho...

The new School of Ideas opens on Featherstone Street for events, workshops and lectures. It comes after the closure of The Bank of Ideas, an Occupy led event. United Kingdom. 9th Februa...
by Maciek Musialek, on 9th of February 2012
LE at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

LE at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Laura Negre and Esperanza Perelló (LE) present their collection 'Never give up' for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th February ...
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Finkelstein talk at the University of Glasgow

Politics

Finkelstein talk at the University of Glasgow

American political scientist, activist and author, Norman Finkelstein gives a talk on how to solve the Israel and Palestine conflict to people in Glasgow, Scotland. 9th February 2012
by jonathan_nicholson, on 8th of February 2012
Estoril Circuit - DTM 2012 Pre-season preparation

Sports

Estoril Circuit - DTM 2012 Pre-season preparation

At the Estoril Circuit, the DTM 2012 Pre-season begins a preparation with Audi, Mercedes and BMW on the track. Estoril, 8th February 2012
by Mr. Dahl, on 8th of February 2012
London Parliament Square Peace Protests - No War in Iran

Politics

London Parliament Square Peace Protests - No War in Ira...

Peace protesters in Parliament Sq continue 24/7 protests despite police removal of all tents from the Square Peace Campaign. The Peace Strike supports a weekly protest at the Foreign Of...
by Peter Marshall, on 8th of February 2012
Car Boot Sale Britain

Society

Car Boot Sale Britain

Weekend car boot sales in the UK, have in recent years, mushroomed into epic proportions even more so in these lean times. There is always a bargain to be had. London, UK. Images taken ...
by rayamery, on 23rd of May 2010
ACPO Judicial Review challenges domestic extremist database

Politics

ACPO Judicial Review challenges domestic extremist data...

John Catt and his daughter Linda have brought a case against ACPO and the Metropolitan police to challenge the legality of the publicly funded, secret 'domestic extremist' int...
by Alex Milan Tracy, on 9th of February 2012
Eggs cooked at air temperature -16 in Kiev

Society

Eggs cooked at air temperature -16 in Kiev

Kiev activists fry eggs on home heating ducts in the street. The air temperature was -16, with it taking 10 minutes to cook them. Kiev, Ukraine. 8th February 2012
by Sergei Svetlitsky, on 8th of February 2012
Famous Actors spotted around London

Our World

Famous Actors spotted around London

Famous Actors spotted around London working and also travelling around the city. London, United Kingdom. Images taken September-November 2011
by rayamery, on 10th of November 2011
Two Chinese students arrested in Whitehall

Our World

Two Chinese students arrested in Whitehall

Due to David Cameron's meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at 10 Downing Street, two students decide to have a sit down protest in Whitehall over human rights before trade. The...
by rayamery, on 15th of September 2011
Rathmines College win VEC Dublin Championship

Sports

Rathmines College win VEC Dublin Championship

The City of Dublin VEC Basketball Championships finals were held in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght. Rathmines College Senior men's team beat Colaiste Dhulaigh CFE by a sco...
by Art Widak, on 8th of February 2012
Handball: HSV Handball beat Berlin Foxes 24:23

Sports

Handball: HSV Handball beat Berlin Foxes 24:23

HSV Handball beat the Berliner Füchse (Berlin Foxes) 24:23 in a Toyota Bundesliga (Federal League) match as Hamburg`s handball team turned a powerful and fast match to their advantage i...
by Peter Hauser, on 8th of February 2012
'Occupy Oil' protest closes Pimlico Shell Garage

Environment

'Occupy Oil' protest closes Pimlico Shell Garage

A Shell petrol station closure in Pimlico kicked off the 'OccupyOil' day of actions, targeting primarily the oil giant Shell, as part of a wider move to 'Occupy' pet...
by P Nutt, on 8th of February 2012
Mercedes Castro at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

Mercedes Castro at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Mercedes Castro presented her collection 'Never give up' for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th February 2012
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0

Sports

Spanish Football Cup: FC Barcelona 2 - Valencia CF 0

FC Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 thanks to goals from Cesc and Xavi, one early on and the other late in the game, in a match that could have been all over before half-time. Barcelona, Cat...
by ODS -, on 8th of February 2012
Syrians protest China's veto decision at the UN - London

Politics

Syrians protest China's veto decision at the UN - Londo...

Syrians protest China's veto decision at the United Nations outside the Chinese Embassy. China and Russia both vetoed a movement at the UN, which would have allowed foreign interce...
by sinister pictures, on 8th of February 2012

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Whiteboard

Is there an email list of up

Submitted by Ray Sparra Everingham on Sun, 29/01/2012 - 22:10.

Is there an email list of up and coming events or a calender I can review for assignments? Receiving an email on the day of the event from the sub-editor is not much good to me as I may be at work and so can't arrange to take leave. Cheers Ray Everingham, London

Hello there Jolyan, same

Submitted by Bart Nabrdalik on Wed, 01/12/2010 - 14:17.

Hello there Jolyan,
same problem here and also in addition when I try to label each previously uploaded photo with an individual description the system crashes and all the photos end up being labeled with the summary, this is sometimes OK, but sometimes I really wanted to write something else, any suggestions????anyone????

greetings from bart in vienna

Hello Federico anything

Submitted by Bart Nabrdalik on Wed, 01/12/2010 - 14:12.

Hello Federico anything coming up in Vienna- please let me know.

Bart

Hello Federico, any new

Submitted by Bart Nabrdalik on Wed, 01/12/2010 - 14:11.

Hello Federico, any new upcoming events in Vienna that I should photograph- other than the snow and student protests, you seem to have more than enough of both.

Best from Austria

Bart

Regards from Mexico. The

Submitted by Enrique Perez Huerta on Thu, 24/12/2009 - 22:06.

Regards from Mexico.

The motive of this message is to wish them each and every of you in order that they enjoy these parties of end of year in company of his beings more dear and close to wish them that the happiness is not absent in your home, as well as in his tables a bread, salt and water is never absent to share today and always.

And that the year 2010 that is for beginning him brings good things and all his plans and desires meet realized...

I wait that prompt we could meet the complicity of the chance and the destination(destiny) and to seize the opportunity to greet ourselves personally, to coexist and to share ... and certainly... To do Photos …

Receive a greeting and brotherly embrace, From some place in National Mexican Territory …
Pd. That the world stops while are happy!!!

Sincerely …
Enrique Perez Huerta (olvidadodeldestino)