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Inauguration of first charging station and ecological taxis in Mexico

The mayor of Mexico City, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon entered the first three units with zero emissions technology and in turn opened the first station...

by Adrián Mx in Mexico on 28/09/2011

Xavier Trias was sworn in as new Mayor of Barcelona, along with parliamentarians, political entities, families and friends. In his speech he wanted to work on unemployment in the city and improve quality of life. Spain. 1st July 2011

Politics

Xavier Trias - The new Mayor of Barcelona

Xavier Trias was sworn in as new Mayor of Barcelona, along with parliamentarians, political entities, families and friends. In his speech he wanted...

by ramon serra martinez in Spain on 01/07/2011

Society

Protest against Madrid's Mayor and his measures

Alberto Ruiz Gallardon and his policies were the theme of the demonstration that took place in Madrid on the 31st of March.

by nathalie paco in Spain on 31/03/2011

BREAKING NEWS

28/09/2011 - Inauguration of first charging station and ecological taxis in Mexico - Mexico - The mayor of Mexico City, Marcelo...
01/07/2011 - Xavier Trias - The new Mayor of Barcelona - Spain - Xavier Trias was sworn in as new Mayor...
31/03/2011 - Protest against Madrid's Mayor and his measures - Spain - Alberto Ruiz Gallardon and his policies...
01/05/2009 - May Day: Violence Erupts in Caracas - Venezuela - The celebration of the day of the...
05/01/2009 - Madrid The Epiphany Parade 2009 - Spain - Madrid hosted on the 5th of January...

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Boris Johnson at the Chinese New Year Celebration
London's mayor Boris Johnson, spoke to members of the Chinese community in the streets before entering a Chinese restaurant at the annual Chinese New Year celebrations. London, UK....
Inauguration of first charging station and ecological taxis in Mexico
The mayor of Mexico City, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon entered the first three units with zero emissions technology and in turn opened the first station to recharge these vehicles. Mexico Ci...
Protest march to defend Land - La Paz
The Federation of Neighbourhood Councils in El Alto (Fejuve) marched through the city of La Paz demanding a solution to their problems in areas of afforestation and landscaping. Bolivia...
Xavier Trias - The new Mayor of Barcelona
Xavier Trias was sworn in as new Mayor of Barcelona, along with parliamentarians, political entities, families and friends. In his speech he wanted to work on unemployment in the city a...
Protest against Madrid's Mayor and his measures
Alberto Ruiz Gallardon and his policies were the theme of the demonstration that took place in Madrid on the 31st of March.
Royalty of Spain at the 2011 ARCO
The princes of Spain, Felipe and Letizia were company of Alberto Ruiz Gallardon and Angeles Gonzalez Sinde, Minister of Culture among others. Madrid, Spain. 18/02/2011
Barcelona removes last major statue of Franco
The last major statue of Franco, placed at the intersection of Diagonal and Paseo de Gracia in 1940 to celebrate Franco's victory, was removed in place of a sculpture to honour the...
Venezuelans elect representatives to the National Assembly
Sunday 26 September, in a further demonstration of democratic citizenship, the people of Caracas exercised their right to vote to elect representatives to the National Assembly and the ...
Ignition of Artificial Lighting Murals for Bicentenary in Mexico City
The chief of Government of Mexico City, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon realizes ignition of artificial lights for Bicentenary of Mexico in Main Square. Mexico City, Mexico. 01/09/2010
Mexican Navy trains Mexico City Police for high-risk situations
Mexico City Police showed some off some of the training they were offered by Mexican Navy personnel for high-risk situations in the presence of high-level public officials. Mexico City,...
Green Party candidate Antanas Mockus during Colombia elections
Green Party candidate Antanas Mockus voting during the elections in Colombia. 30/05/2010
Photographer's View of Hay Festival in the Caribbean
writers in Hay Festival in the Caribbean 2010
Poverty and unemployment in Mexico City
DMTX. Scenes of poverty, marginalization and unemployment in Mexico City, Mexico. 21/01/2010.
Women Strike Against Mayor's Decision
A protest on Figueroa street just North of la Plaza de Los Hèroes in La Paz, Bolivia. The protest has been going on for at least a week and a half following the mayor's decision to...
Policía municipal of Madrid protest over working conditions
The local police of Madrid gather in the streets in a demonstration to improve their working conditions. Madrid, Spain. 03/11/2009
Madrid The Epiphany Parade 2009
Madrid hosted on the 5th of January 2009 its Epiphany parade. The mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, Mar Utrera and Ana Botella, Madrid city councillor were present as The Three Wise Men par...
Elecciones en México / Preparations for the Mexican elections to be held on July 5th.
Preparations for the Mexican elections to be held on July 5th.
Living on the street, fighting for survival - Viviendo en la calle luchando por su trabajo
A group of 22 labourers, made redundant by Madrid City Council in the recent credit crunch, have taken to the streets in protest. They have been living rough now for 19 days calling to ...
May Day: Violence Erupts in Caracas
The celebration of the day of the worker, was divided in two pro-government and competing sides to president Chavez. It was dissolved with tear gases on the part of the authorities.
Day Of The Worker
Marches of the opposition and bureaucracy in frame to the celebration of the day of the Worker, the march of the opposition headed by metropolitan Mayor Antonio ledezma was dissolved by...