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Madrid — European protest capital with 1,628 demos so far in 2013

Madrid - It's only May, and already the Spanish capital has had the highest number of European street protests, surpassing even Berlin, with 1,628 street demonstrations so far in 2013.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 5 comments

Spain's 15m Indignados mark second anniversary — 'Sí, se puede' Special

Fuengirola - May 12 saw the Spanish "Indignados" take to the streets "en masse" to mark the second anniversary of the 15m movement, which was born on May 15, 2011. The new theme of the protest is "From indignation to rebellion."

Digital Journal Report by Anne Sewell - 8 comments

Watford mayor on 2013 Bilderberg meeting

Watford - Watford's elected mayor has spoken out about this year's Bilderberg meeting in the United Kingdom, criticizing frequent Bilderberg protesters as being violent.

In the Media by Alex Allen - 3 comments

Thousands of Spanish teachers and students take to the streets

Hundreds of thousands of teachers and students joined protests yesterday in yet another revolt against austerity measures in Spain.

In the Media by Stephen Morgan - 2 comments

Armed march turns into massive civil disobedience event

What started out as a proposal for a few people to march into Washington D.C. with loaded rifles is now becoming a call for widespread civil disobedience and defiance of government authority.

In the Media by Alex Allen - 13 comments

Protesters clash with cops in anti-austerity protest in Madrid

Madrid - As unemployment hits a record high of 27.2% and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is set to announce yet more austerity measures on Friday, a clash between protesters and the police broke out in Madrid, Spain.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 10 comments

Fuengirola: Protest against fascism, for victims of Francoism

Fuengirola - Every year the mayoress in Fuengirola announces a "Day of the Dog" in the town, always at roughly the same time of year. This year she planned it for the Day of the Second Republic and citizens were enraged.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Louvre closes over pickpockets

Paris - One of the world's most renowned museums, Paris's Louvre, did not open its doors Wednesday because its staff protested over pickpockets.

In the Media by Layne Weiss - 14 comments

Protesters gather as Supreme Court hears gay marriage arguments Special

Washington - Thousands of people gathered in front of the Supreme Court today as arguments commenced in the nation's highest court over same-sex marriage for the first time. Demonstrators from both sides of the issue arrived throughout the day.

Digital Journal Report by Leigh Goessl - 9 comments

Actor David Hasselhoff stands with protesters at Berlin wall

Berlin - On Sunday, American actor David Hasselhoff joined thousands of protesters at the Berlin wall against plans to remove a section of wall to build a luxury apartment block.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 6 comments

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"Don't play with security. No more cuts! Officials are not the problem." Local police & firefighters protest in front of the Town Hall in Fuengirola on 19 February 2013.

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