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Indignados protest over Capitalism - Rome

An international group of supporters of the indignant movement or 'indignados' celebrated what they termed the 'carnival of the system...

by Salvo Buffa in Italy on 15/01/2012

After five days in Plaza Cataluña, the protests for a real democracy in Barcelona continue indefinitely. In spite of being forbidden by the Electoral Court (there are elections), the number of participants during the weekend has increased a lot.

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Real Democracy Now continues its protests in Barcelona Part 1

After five days in Plaza Cataluña, the protests for a real democracy in Barcelona continue indefinitely. In spite of being forbidden by the Electoral...

by Juli Garzón in Spain on 22/05/2011

Spain held a general strike in reaction to the measures the Goverment has taken to face the economic crisis. In Barcelona  many informative 'piquetes' were walking around asking shops open to close. Barcelona, Spain. 29/09/2010

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Spain's general strike in Barcelona

Spain held a general strike in reaction to the measures the Goverment has taken to face the economic crisis. In Barcelona many informative "...

by Juli Garzón in Spain on 29/09/2010

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Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
Hands off Iran and Syria demonstration - London
Hundreds of anti-war protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Grosvenor Square at a demonstration to protest against Western intervention in Iran and Syria. United Kingdom. 28th Ja...
Disabled people and pensioners in direct action against Welfare Reform
Disabled people and pensioners chained their wheelchairs together and blocked traffic at Oxford Circus in protest at the Governments Welfare Reform Bill. London, UK. 28th January 2012
Police forces escort members of the usury network in Thessaloniki
Greek police say they have arrested 47 people, including a senior anti-fraud official, a tax employee, a journalist and three policemen, in a crackdown on usury, extortion and money lau...
Fifth day of Demonstrations in Bucharest
A profile of some of the people who have been involved in a fifth day of protests in the Romanian capital against austerity cuts and declining standards of living. Romania. 17th January...
Indignados protest over Capitalism - Rome
An international group of supporters of the indignant movement or 'indignados' celebrated what they termed the 'carnival of the system' as they protested in the capi...
Three months on, anti-capitalists protestors vow to stay on at St Paul
Three months on, anti-capitalists protesters at St Paul's Cathedral vowed to stay on with about 45 camps and a pending legal battle. London, UK. 15th January 2012
'Ex Smokers are Unstoppable' flash mob dance - Dublin
Dublin's Grafton Street saw an impromptu flash-mob dance this evening by the "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" campaign group. Ireland. 19th December 2011
Bradley Manning supporters hold vigil at US Embassy - London
As part of a 10-country coordinated rally in support of American whistleblowing soldier Bradley Manning, activists held a vigil putside the US embassy in Grosvenor Square demanding he b...
Supporters of Bradley Manning gather outside the US Embassy
A group of about 50 people led by Ciaron O'Reilly & Ben Griffith held a demonstration outside the US Embassy protesting for the freedom of Private Bradley Manning. London, UK. ...
US civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson addresses Occupy LSX camp
US civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson addresses Occupy London protesters at their encampment outside St. Paul's Cathedral. London, UK. 15th December 2011
Anti-Tear Gas Protestors March To Egyptian Consulate - New York
Dozens of protestors marched from the Manhattan office of Point Lookout Capital,the major shareholder in tear gas manufacturer Combine Systems (CSI), to the Egyptian Consulate, to prote...
Occupy London Stock Exchange eviction notice Served
Following an eviction notice served to supporters of the 'Occupy' movement protesting against corporate greed and corruption, many protesters refused to comply with the reques...
Zombie bankers roam the City of London
Zombie bankers from Occupy St Paul's London protest camp. As the camp enters day 16, a Halloween-themed zombie run was organised throughout the City. UK. 31st October 2011
EDL, UAF and Occupy descend upon Birmingham all at once
The EDL, UAF and Occupy all came together in Birmingham under a very heavy police presence ensuring peaceful protests despite all three events being within a few 100 metres of each othe...
Protesters deliver list of demands to News Corp
OccupyLA joined Free Press in a demonstration at Fox Studios, where Rupert Murdoch held News Corp.'s annual shareholders meeting, to deliver a letter to members. Los Angeles, Unite...
Anti-bank posters take part in Occupy London Stock Exchange
A procession of tents, protester on megaphones and an array of signs flood the area in front of Saint Paul's Cathedral as the Occupy protests spread across the globe. UK. 25th Octo...
Occupy Dhaka - The Movement against Capitalism
The People Solidarity Movement from Bangladesh gives solidarity to the global occupy Wall Street movement by holding a protest. Occupy Wall Street is an ongoing series of demonstrations...
Occupy Wall Street October 15 Times Square
Occupy Wall Street protesters have a day of actions in NY, NY on October 15, 2011 which included protesting banks and marching to Times Square.
'Occupy' activists perform protest dance against Bankers - London
Thousands held a rally outside St Paul's Cathedral in a bid to occupy the London Stock Exchange. Anti-capitalist campaigners performed a protest dance against bankers in front of a...