The Jan. 29 general strike in France—called “Black Thursday”—was the first to hit a major industrialized nation since the start of the global financial crisis. Eight major trade unions, representing teachers, postal workers, rail workers, and other public-sector employees, along… Read more“Unlimited strike” movement sweeps France
Strikes have broken out across the UK in support of a walkout by Lincolnshire energy workers angry at the use of foreign workers. But the xenophobic British National Party is attempting to exploit the issue.
Swiss police clashed with protesters against the World Economic Forum, firing tear gas and arresting 60 in Geneva after officers equipped with a water cannon blocked the planned route of the march.
Greek farmers continued their blockades on the borders with Bulgaria, Macedonia and Turkey to demand the government provide relief for inflated fuel prices.
About a dozen members of the new leadership of the Basque political opposition were arrested in several towns across Spain’s PaÃs Vasco following a court order by magistrate Baltasar Garzón.
The worst street disturbances for 50 years struck Reykjavik, as police used tear gas against hundreds protesters demanding the government resign.
Days after violent protests over deteriorating economic conditions in Latvia, riots broke out in neighboring Lithuania, with thousands battling the police in Vilnius. Meanwhile, “Kill the Jews” and a swastika were painted on a Lithuanian synagogue.
Protesters angry over deteriorating economic conditions clashed with police in Riga and Sofia, demanding the resignation of corrupt officials. Scores were injured and over 100 arrested in both capitals.
Greek journalists Jan. 9 harshly criticized police conduct at a protest in central Athens. Fourteen lawyers were among those detained after an estimated 3,000 people, chiefly teachers and students, took part in the demonstration to commemorate the 1991 murder of… Read moreGreece: police attack journalists, lawyers as protest wave continues
The head of the Basque government and his chief opponent went on trial Jan. 8 over alleged past contacts with Batasuna, banned political wing of the armed separatist group ETA—just weeks before they are to face off in regional elections…. Read moreSpain: Basque candidates face charges ahead of elections
A Greek government official’s car was firebombed Dec. 26 while a petrol bomb was thrown at a bank and another group attacked a police car, authorities said. The car, used by a junior environment minister, Stavros Kaloyannis, was hit in… Read moreGreece: anarchists attack police, banks, officials
Activists called for protests across Europe on Dec. 18 in solidarity with the uprising in Greece, unfurling banners at the base of Athens’ landmark Acropolis urging international demonstrations and declaring “Resistance” in several languages. In the northwestern Greek city of… Read moreYouth protests, strikes keep rocking Greece, spread to France
