Protest

Spain

NATO SUMMIT

Anti-NATO protest in Madrid ahead of summit this week

The Nomad Today 6/26/22

The demonstrators called for NATO to be dissolved and for military bases maintained by the United States in Spain to be closed

Spain

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Madrid to become a 'fortress' during NATO summit

The Nomad Today 6/17/22

The government will call on the people of Madrid to work from home if possible and to take no unnecessary trips

Spain

DEMONSTRATION

Thousands protest against prostitution in Spain

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/29/22

The protest was organized by 175 groups and drew some 7,000 people, police said

29 August 2020, Norway, Oslo: People take part in a protest against a rally of opponents of Islamization. Photo: Jil Yngland/dpa.

World

VIOLENCE

Riots break out in Norway over far-right Islamophobic rally

The Nomad Today 4/24/22

The rally was planned by an alliance called Stop the Islamisation of Norway and the organizers also planned to burn a copy of the Koran

14 April 2022, Spain, Barcelona: Eintracht fans march towards the hosting venue before the start of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final, second leg soccer match between FC Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou Stadium. Photo: Matthias Oesterle/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

Sports

CONTROVERSY

Barça fans call for protest after Frankfurt fans flooded Camp Nou

The Nomad Today 4/17/22

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said on Sunday that the strong presence of the away fans played a role in the defeat

Marina Ovsyannikova walked onto set during the country's main news programme "Vremya" (Time) and held up a sign to the camera protesting President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, warning that viewers were being "lied to." Image: YouTube screenshot.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Russian journalist who staged anti-war protest joins German company

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/12/22

The 43-year-old will report from Ukraine and Russia, among other places, for Die Welt newspaper, as well as regularly appearing on the TV channel of the same name

18 March 2022, Russia, Moscow: People hold flags on the sidelines of a concert held to mark the eighth anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea. Photo: Str/dpa.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Pro-Russia demonstrations planned in Hanover and Frankfurt at weekend

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/8/22

The wearing of certain symbols and insignia is prohibited, such as the letters V and Z as well as the Russian military's Saint George's Ribbon

06 April 2022, Berlin: Demonstrators lie on the lawn in front of the Reichstag building during a demonstration against the attack on Ukraine and for an energy embargo against Russia. Photo: Annette Riedl/dpa.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Thousands lie down in Berlin to demand ban on Russian oil and gas

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/6/22

In Lithuania, several dozen people protested outside the German embassy in Vilnius to express their anger at Berlin's reticence to impose a ban on Russian energy sources

Spain

STRIKE ACTION

Lorry strikes in Spain suspended for the time being

The Nomad Today 4/3/22

The leaders of the Platform for the Protection of the Transport Sector said they want to "preserver their forces" in order to "strike a second blow"

Spain

STRIKE ACTION

Government and truckers agree discount of 20 cents per fuel liter

The Nomad Today 3/25/22

The organizers of the strike consider it insufficient and demand 60 cents per liter, so the truckers' protests are scheduled to continue on Friday

Spain

STRIKE ACTION

Fuel protests in Spain hitting production at food company Danone

The Nomad Today 3/22/22

The protests have hit other parts of the Spanish economy

Spain

STRIKE ACTION

Spain promises fuel aid as fishing crews and truckers strike

The Nomad Today 3/22/22

Transport Minister Raquel Sánchez announced aid of €500 million to help combat high diesel price

Spain

STRIKE ACTION

Spanish fishing crews and truck drivers protest high diesel prices

The Nomad Today 3/21/22

Spain is the second-largest fishing nation in Europe after Norway

Economy & Business

BUSINESS

Spanish truck driver protests halt production at Volkswagen plant

The Nomad Today 3/21/22

The Polo, T-Cross and Taigo vehicle models are produced at the plant in the province of Navarra

19 March 2022, Tunisia, Tunis: Tunisians take part in a rally along the Beb Saadoun Street heading to the Bardo square on the 66th Independence Day of Tunisia and against President Kais Saied, accused by opponents of grabbing power amid a deepening political crisis. Photo: Hasan Mrad/IMAGESLIVE via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

ARAB WORLD

Mass protest in Tunisia against president as crisis drags on

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/20/22

Tunisia, long seen as the sole democratic success story of the 2010-2011 Arab uprisings, has since been in turmoil

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

TV protest journalist doesn't want to leave Russia despite fears

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/17/22

"I am a patriot, my son is an even bigger one. We definitely do not want to leave," she said

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Russian TV journalist fined $280 for live anti-war protest

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/15/22

Marina Ovsyannikova walked onto set during the country's main news programme 'Vremya' (Time) and held up a sign to the camera protesting President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, warning that…

05 March 2022, Japan, Tokio: Protesters hold placards as they march in central Tokyo to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Photo: Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Anti-war demonstrations across Russia result in 2,000 arrests

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/6/22

The team of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny posted videos on YouTube - including one of a group of elderly women shouting "No to war!"

11 February 2022, India, Rajpur Sonarpur: A Muslim woman holds a candle during a protest against the recent hijab ban in some of the colleges of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Photo: Sankhadeep Banerjee/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

RELIGION

Students with hijab turned away from colleges in Indian state

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/17/22

On Monday, students at some schools were directed to remove hijabs before entering schools and the videos sparked an outcry on Indian social media space