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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Do you know that a pot is one of the most effective and historically resilient attributes of political protest?

This article explores the historical significance and enduring nature of using pots and pans as tools of political protest, particularly through the lens of cultural practices like 'casserolade' in Europe and 'cacerolazo' in Latin America.

Mar 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Several L Members Resign in Protest: "Painful Grief"

Several top members of the Liberal Party (L) in Sweden have resigned in protest against the party's shift towards a more right-leaning stance, particularly in relation to the Sweden Democrats (SD).

Mar 22 • 21:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

The Collien Fernandes Case: Thousands Take a Stand Against Sexual Violence in Berlin

Thousands gathered in Berlin to protest against sexualized violence and express solidarity with Collien Fernandes, criticizing political inaction.

Mar 22 • 19:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Memorial Culture: 'I have no problem with Kufiyas'

Activists are planning to use the anniversary of the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp for a pro-Palestinian protest, stirring controversy around the memorial's policies on political symbols.

Mar 22 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

To Letná to Minář. But nicely for your own. For our grandchildren, said older participants

Participants of the Million Moments for Democracy demonstration in Letná expressed satisfaction with the event and their desire for a better future for their grandchildren.

Mar 21 • 18:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

OVERVIEW: Saturday March of a Million Moments at Letná

The article discusses the March of a Million Moments protest that took place at Letná in Prague on Saturday, highlighting the significance and context of the demonstration.

Mar 20 • 07:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

One Year After the Istanbul Mayor's Arrest: Thousands Protest Demanding Release

Thousands gathered in Istanbul to protest the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on the anniversary of his detention, seeking his release amid claims of political repression.

Mar 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Turkey: Thousands of protesters in Istanbul one year after the mayor's arrest

Thousands gathered in Istanbul to protest one year after Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest, viewed as a political maneuver against him.

Mar 18 • 19:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Earthquake within Trump's administration.. Joe Kent's resignation reveals sharp disagreements over the war on Iran

Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned in protest against the ongoing war with Iran, exposing deep divisions within the Trump administration regarding military involvement.

Mar 17 • 13:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Environmental Political Drama Documentary About Lynetteholm Does Not Raise Critical Questions

A new documentary titled 'Kampen om Lynetteholm' premiered at CPH:DOX, showcasing the protests and legal battles surrounding the Lynetteholm development.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The Iranian female footballers who rejected exile begin their return to the country, but it is unknown how they will enter.

The Iranian women's national football team is returning to their country after controversial events during the Asian Cup and requests for asylum from some team members.

Mar 16 • 12:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Some have to dress up as a pig to express their opinions. But not this one

Danish singer eee gee captivated the audience at DR Concert Hall, while political protests occurred outside with youth politicians voicing their opinions.

Mar 16 • 05:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Burned photos of Meloni and Nordio, bipartisan condemnation. ANM: "Lower the tones". But FdI: "Red hate"

The burning of photos of Italian politicians Meloni and Nordio during a protest in Rome has sparked a bipartisan condemnation, highlighting increasing tensions in political discourse.

Mar 14 • 17:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Chicago Teachers Union calls for school shutdown on May Day to protest Trump

The Chicago Teachers Union is urging a school shutdown on May Day to protest against what they perceive as attacks on public education by current political leaders.

Mar 13 • 15:46 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Meloni approached on stage by a man who evaded security: 'I await Mattarella's resignation'

In an alarming security breach, Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, was approached on stage by a man named Orazio Maurizio Musumeci, who called for the resignation of President Mattarella.

Mar 12 • 20:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

From the stadiums to a secret refuge: The Iranian women who did not sing the anthem – and know what it means

Iranian female football players chose to remain silent during the national anthem at a recent match, signaling political dissent amidst national turmoil.

Mar 12 • 19:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

CNN reporter deletes post falsely calling Mamdani ‘target of political violence’ in latest foul-up

CNN faced criticism for inaccurately reporting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a target of political violence following a protest that involved an alleged ISIS-inspired terror attack.

Mar 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Tractor, an Iranian league champion too uncomfortable for the ayatollahs: "It's something more than a football club"

Tractor Sazi FC, Iran's league champion, has become a symbol of protest against the regime, addressing social issues and political grievances in the northwest city of Tabriz.

Mar 11 • 22:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Attempted attack in New York: what is known about the case of the youths accused of terrorism in front of Zohran Mamdani's house

Two young men have been charged with terrorism in New York after an attempt to carry out an attack with explosives during a political protest inspired by ISIS.

Mar 9 • 20:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

March 8th Surpasses Sánchez's 'No to War': Feminism Takes to the Streets with Equality Messages and transcends Party Attempts to Revitalize the Left

On International Women's Day, feminist movements in Spain led masses in protest against war, emphasizing themes of equality and transcending political affiliations.

Mar 9 • 02:19 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Venice, Calenda contested at the university with the P38 gesture. Leader of Action: "They're kids"

Carlo Calenda, the leader of the political party Azione, faced protests at a university event in Venice, where activists interrupted him with a controversial gesture and criticized his party's involvement in academic spaces.

Mar 8 • 14:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iranian Women to the Left: 'You Have Remained Silent About the Regime'

Iranian women in Italy express feelings of being misunderstood by the Western left regarding the political situation in Iran, criticizing their silence on the regime's oppression.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Lithuania, Ukraine, and 24 other countries will not participate in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympics

Lithuania, Ukraine, and 24 other countries have announced they will not attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympics, citing political reasons and the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes as part of their protest.

Mar 6 • 18:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Orbán supporters gather outside Ukrainian embassy in Hungary, foreign minister among speakers

Dozens of Orbán supporters, including key political figures, protested outside the Ukrainian embassy in Budapest against the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Mar 6 • 17:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Women's Strike: Picnic Against Patriarchy

Various organizations in Germany are calling for a women's strike on March 9, encouraging creative forms of protest due to the prohibition of political strikes in the country.

Mar 6 • 16:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Rector of the War Studies University: Those who protest against SAFE wish Poland harm. Investment in security is a matter of state interest

The SAFE program has ignited a political dispute in Poland regarding national security funding amid criticisms from the opposition.

Mar 6 • 06:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Florida nurse urges China, UK to ‘attack the United States’ to remove Trump ‘regime’ in viral TikTok

A Florida nurse called on foreign powers, including China and the UK, to attack the US to help remove President Trump's administration in a viral TikTok video.

Mar 5 • 22:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Iran's women footballers surprised – made a complete turnaround

Iran's women's national football team sang and saluted during the national anthem before their match against Australia, contrasting their silence at a previous game and highlighting their complex emotions amid political turmoil.

Mar 5 • 13:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Quick hits: Raso feels double the pain as Fowler and Sayer sparkle on the Gold Coast

The article reports on the performance of the Matildas against Iran during the Women's Asian Cup, highlighting both individual player achievements and political protests surrounding the event.

Mar 5 • 12:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

If the three evil judicial laws are passed, Lee Jae-myung will exercise his veto

The leader of the People Power Party, Jang Dong-hyuk, warns that if President Lee Jae-myung does not veto three controversial judicial laws, the citizens of South Korea may seek to exercise their own veto against him.

Mar 5 • 02:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Manifestation for a Free Iran. "The Left Abandoned the Event"

A rally in Rome for a free Iran highlighted the absence of certain political parties, particularly the left, raising questions about their support for the Iranian people's struggle against the regime.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Did you know that you can protest with a needle and thread?

Craftivism, a modern form of activism, promotes expressing political and social views through crafts like knitting and embroidery instead of traditional protest methods.

Mar 4 • 05:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Do you think the conflict in Iran can be resolved in 'four to five weeks', as Trump says?

The article discusses the feasibility of resolving the conflict in Iran within four to five weeks, as suggested by Donald Trump, amidst ongoing protests and political disagreements in the region.

Mar 3 • 09:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The political responsible for the firefighters in the 'dana' justifies Mazón's absence in a Cecopi meeting where no deaths were discussed

A protest in Valencia demands accountability for Carlos Mazón regarding the recent tragic events caused by 'dana', as new details emerge about a crucial emergency meeting he missed.

Mar 2 • 10:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Light Gathers to Become a Square [Photo Essay]

A photo essay reflects on the symbolic gathering of citizens in Gwanghwamun, where the warmth of candlelight led to significant political outcomes.

Mar 2 • 07:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Several hundred educators in Alytus called to 'bring Love back' to the gymnasium

Hundreds of educators gathered in Alytus to call for the return of Meilė Platūkienė to the gymnasium amid concerns over political indifference from local officials during a conference on school safety.

Mar 1 • 13:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Expert critical of the verdict: "Restrictive factor for individual freedom of speech"

An expert has criticized a court's verdict against a man charged after placing politically provocative items outside the homes of two ministers in Sweden, arguing it restricts individual freedom of speech.

Feb 27 • 18:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Expert: Weak Argumentation in the Verdict Against Activist

An expert criticizes the court's ruling against a man convicted of disturbing peace with political protests outside the homes of Swedish ministers.

Feb 27 • 16:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is this! Congress MLA stands on his head in MP Assembly

Babulal Jandel, a Congress MLA from Shyopur, protested in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly by performing a headstand to voice his dissent against police actions he claims are politically motivated.

Feb 27 • 07:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Hubs of violence': New petition would force colleges to come clean on protest assaults

A petition has been filed urging the Department of Education to mandate disclosure of politically motivated violence on college campuses.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Squad' member claims State of the Union guest was arrested

Rep. Ilhan Omar claims that her guest, Aliya Rahman, was forcibly removed and arrested by Capitol Police during President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 26 • 12:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Protest As El-Rufai Remains in Detention

Protests erupted in Kaduna against the continued detention of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, with demonstrators demanding his release and warning of escalating political tensions.

Feb 26 • 11:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Jacob Lundström: I Understand the Applause After the Action at Dramaten

A political activist interrupted a performance of "Rage" at Dramaten, raising questions about the nature and impact of such forms of protest.

Feb 26 • 09:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rohit and Ajit Pawar demand investigation into plane crash outside the police station

Rohit Pawar, along with supporters, demanded a thorough investigation into the plane crash incident involving his late uncle, former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, outside a police station in Baramati.

Feb 26 • 05:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Revolutionary Army Demands Investigation in Support of Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand

In response to the legal case against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, members of the Kranti Sena staged a protest in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, accusing the case of being a political conspiracy.

Feb 25 • 13:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rebels on UGC: Statements from Sakshi Maharaj and Brijbhushan Increase BJP's Tension!

Amid growing protests over the UGC bill in Uttar Pradesh, BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj and former MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh have created discomfort for their own government with divergent views.

Feb 25 • 12:32 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Democrats Boycott Trump: 'These Are Not Normal Times'

During a Congress speech by Donald Trump, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy emphasized the urgency of the current political climate, leading a boycott outside the venue.

Feb 25 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump's weird speech revelations - Epstein silence, election lies and racism protest

Donald Trump's lengthy State of the Union address included no mention of Jeffrey Epstein and was marked by an upbeat tone amidst a struggling economy and political division.

Feb 25 • 09:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'If 90% SC-OBC protest...', Sakshi Maharaj's warning regarding UGC controversy

BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj warned that if 90% of SC and OBC communities protest, the upper caste will never achieve political leadership positions like MLA, MP, or Chief Minister amid ongoing controversy in Uttar Pradesh over new UGC regulations.

Feb 25 • 06:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Wire-Cutter Florencia Carignano and the State of Peronism

Deputy Florencia Carignano's controversial actions during a legislative session spark a broader discussion about the state and strategies of Peronism in Argentina.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC

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