Chaos in Georgia: protests escalate with hundreds arrested and many injured

South Korea in turmoil after martial law declaration and swift reversal

There are calls for dismissals in the South Korean government. It's after President Yoon Suk Yeol surprise martial law declaration sparked chaos in Seoul on Tuesday. It lead to mass protests and clashes outside the National Assembly.

Georgian President seeks West's support in standoff with her own government

Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili urges Western nations to support the country’s EU integration as protests intensify over suspended accession talks, sparking clashes with police and allegations of government backsliding towards Russian influence.

Georgia police fire tear gas to scatter protesters, Russian agencies say

Police in Georgia fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters in Tbilisi, the capital, who opposed the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union, while some were detained, Russian agencies said on Monday.

Many thousands rally to oppose Georgian government after break with EU

Thousands protest in Tbilisi as Georgia halts EU talks, sparking clashes with police. Accusations of election fraud, mass resignations, and global condemnation deepen the crisis in the pro-Western nation.

Georgia detains more than 100 during anti-government protest

Georgia detains more than 100 people in Tbilisi after protests erupt over the government's decision to halt EU accession talks, sparking widespread anger amid clashes with riot police.

Police, pro-EU Georgians clash for second night at protests over accession freeze

Thousands of pro-EU protesters in Tbilisi clashed with police using water cannons and tear gas after Georgia's ruling party froze EU accession talks, sparking widespread outrage in the country.

Serbian court frees ex-minister detained over deadly roof collapse, wave of protests followed

A Serbian higher court on Wednesday released former minister Goran Vesic, who had been detained last Thursday in connection with the collapse of a railway station roof that killed 15 people and sparked a wave of protests.

French farmers protest against Mercosur trade deal in Strasbourg

French farmers gathered in Strasbourg while the EU Parliament is holding a plenary session.

Georgian parliament opens amidst protests

Georgia’s parliament opened amid protests and an opposition boycott over disputed elections. Accusations of fraud and authoritarianism strain ties with the EU, raising concerns about the country’s democratic future and Western alignment.

Protests in Georgia intensify ahead of controversial parliamentary session

Protests erupted on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi on the evening of November 24 and continued overnight as demonstrators opposed the legitimacy of Georgia's 11th convocation of parliament. The first parliamentary session, scheduled for November 25, has drawn criticism from the opposition.

Thousands protest in Valencia as teachers, families demand action over school closure following devastating floods

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Valencia on Saturday, demanding regional president Carlos Mazon’s resignation over floods that have killed more than 220 people. The protests highlight widespread anger over ongoing school closures and the government’s handling of the crisis.

Barcelona protesters demand affordable rents as Spain juggles tourism impact

Nationwide Strike to Paralyse Greece

A general strike docked ships and disrupted rail and bus services across Greece on Wednesday, as thousands of workers marched in Athens to demand better pay and living standards.

Thousands protest in Valencia over the handling of the Spanish flood disaster

Thousands gathered in Valencia on Saturday in a protest against the government's reaction to the deadly floods that killed more than 220 people. Around 80 people are still missing after heavy rainfall burst the banks of rivers, devastating the Valencia province on 29 October.