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Demonstration against cuts in local government services, Madrid

Spain's CCOO, UGT, Csit and Csi-F unions organized a demonstration against cuts in social and government services by the regional government....

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 07/02/2012

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'Firefighters - Burnt' banner dropped during demonstration - Madrid

Two firefighters scaled down the scaffolding on Calle Alcala to unfurl a large banner with the message “Firefighters – Burnt”. The demonstration was...

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 07/02/2012

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Guido Westerwelle meets the Belgian FM Reynders to discuss Euro crisis

German Foreign Minister Westerwelle meets with Belgian Foreign Minister, Didier Reynders. The talks will focus on current European issues, especially...

by Gonçalo Silva in Germany on 07/02/2012

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07/02/2012 - Demonstration against cuts in local government services, Madrid - Spain - Spain's CCOO, UGT, Csit and Csi-F...
07/02/2012 - 'Firefighters - Burnt' banner dropped during demonstration - Madrid - Spain - Two firefighters scaled down the...
07/02/2012 - Guido Westerwelle meets the Belgian FM Reynders to discuss Euro crisis - Germany - German Foreign Minister Westerwelle...
06/02/2012 - Protests by leftist political organizations in Greece - Τhessaloniki - Greece - Gatherings and demonstrations are held...
01/02/2012 - Activists in vigil outside Parliament to oppose Welfare Reform Bill - United Kingdom - Disabled activists and protesters held...
30/01/2012 - European Leaders arrive for Informal European Council - Belgium - European leaders arrive at the Justus...
30/01/2012 - Informal meeting of all members of the European Council - Belgium - European Union leaders are gathering...
27/01/2012 - USB trade unions strike against Mario Monti's growth plan - Italy - The USB (Unione Sindacale di Base) and...
24/01/2012 - Demonstration follows Portuguese President's expenses comment - Portugal - A rally was held after Portuguese...
22/01/2012 - Think tank for supporting austerity measures - Athens - Greece - An event with speeches of support for...

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Sit-in held for Islamic jihadist Khader Adnan who is on hunger strike
Citizens hold a sit-in in Manger Square in solidarity with the prisoner Khader Adnan, 33, who is a senior member of the Islamic jihad movement. Adnan has been on hunger strike for 54 da...
Syrian refugees protest with masks of world leaders - Yayladagi
File images: The UN failed to pass a resolution allowing the international community to protect Syria's civilian population. Refugees protest wearing masks depicting various world ...
Demonstration in solidarity with the Greek people - Rome
Italians hold a demonstration in solidarity with the greek people outside the Greek Embassy, organized by the 'Committee No Debt', against the EU leaders and bank heads. Italy...
Demonstration against cuts in local government services, Madrid
Spain's CCOO, UGT, Csit and Csi-F unions organized a demonstration against cuts in social and government services by the regional government. The unions claim that government servi...
'Firefighters - Burnt' banner dropped during demonstration - Madrid
Two firefighters scaled down the scaffolding on Calle Alcala to unfurl a large banner with the message “Firefighters – Burnt”. The demonstration was organized by the unions against soci...
Private and public sector unions go on strike - Athens
Private and public sector unions go on strike and demonstrate against new austerity mesures including salary reductions under heavy rain. Greece. 7th Febuary 2012
Labor Unions strike and demonstrate in the rain - Athens
Private and Public Sector Unions go on 24hr strike, protesting against new upcoming austerity measures imposed by the troika and the Greek Government. Athens, Greece, 7th February 2012
Yanukovych says Ukraine should 'step up its energy security in 2012'
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has named the key economic priorities for 2012 and called on MPs to help carry out these tasks. Ukraine. 7th February 2012
Guido Westerwelle meets the Belgian FM Reynders to discuss Euro crisis
German Foreign Minister Westerwelle meets with Belgian Foreign Minister, Didier Reynders. The talks will focus on current European issues, especially the further strengthening of the Eu...
Protests by leftist political organizations in Greece - Τhessaloniki
Gatherings and demonstrations are held by the KKE, Syriza and other leftist political organizations in the center of Thessaloniki. Activists protested against stringent economic measure...
Thousands of displaced Kenyans remain in Camps
File images: Four years on since the extreme violence of a contested presidential election caused the deaths of over 1,500 people and forced a further 600,000 to flee, tens of thousands...
Protest against bicycle lanes
Palestinians protest against the construction of bicycle lanes in the neighborhood of French Hill. Jerusalem, Israel. 5th February 2012
Protest against Syrian president Bashar al-Assad
Palestinians in front of the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem waving Syrian flags and placards against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and against the repressive massacres at Ertkba. J...
A protest against government's financial policy
Women hold up banners outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem against the high prices. Bethlehem, Palestinian Authority. 4th February 2012
People receive agricultural produce offered for free - Thessaloniki
Farmers from the Greek province of Central Macedonia were doling out 6-kilo potato bags to members of the public in the center of the town, protesting against middlemen forcing them to ...
Guido Westerwelle and Abdul Al Zayani meet in Berlin
Meeting between Foreign Minister Westerwelle Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council, Abdul Al Zayani, in Foreign Office, about Yemen and Syria. Berlin, Germany. 3rd February 2012
Homeless sleep rough on benches - Thessaloniki
Homeless people could be seen sleeping rough on benches in the central parks and squares of the city. Their individual predicaments were not known but some are thought to be suffering f...
Public transport workers strike for 24 hours - Lisbon
Public transport workers strike for 24 hours against government austerity measures. The strike is causing major delays to passengers. Portugal. 2nd February 2012
Spanair ceases operations and workers protest in Loui Airport - Biscay
Workers protest Catalonian Generalitat for ceasing the operations of Spanair and shutting down the company. Owners have allegedly subsidized foreign airlines in the meantime. Spain. 1st...
Vigil outside Parliament on Welfare Reform Bill
People with disabilities, single mothers, claimants and other activists held a vigil outside Parliament on Welfare Reform Bill. London, United Kingdom, 1st February 2012.