austerity measures

Global May Day labor demonstrations

Labor demonstrations marking May Day are taking place across the world, with the main focus on Europe and its backdrop…

13 years ago

Czech Republic: anti-government protests in the biggest rally since the fall of communism in 1989

Anti-government protesters in the Czech Republic have staged what they describe as the biggest rally since the fall of communism…

13 years ago

Athens clashes between protesters and riot police after pensioner suicide beside parliament

New clashes between Greek protesters and riot police took place in Athens, hours after a pensioner shot himself dead outside…

13 years ago

Romanian government resigns after three weeks of protests against austerity measures

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc has resigned today in order to "defuse political and social tension" after more than three…

13 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi has resigned!

Silvio Berlusconi has resigned as Italian prime minister. President Giorgio Napolitano is likely to accept his offer and appoint Mario…

13 years ago

Italy: lower house of parliament voted austerity measures, as Berlusconi is preparing to resign

The lower house of Italy's parliament voted in favour of austerity measures package demanded by the EU and designed to…

13 years ago