General strike in Europe on 14N - November 14 European action

There were literally millions of people out demonstrating on the streets of Europe yesterday in the largest European general strike ever held. One thing they all agreed on, "We have no future!" Includes videos.

In total, workers in 23 countries across Europe participated in the European Day of Action and Solidarity. As reported by Digital Journal on Wednesday, some actions were small and others were full-blown strikes. 

The Europe-wide strike action was coordinated by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and promoted on Twitter under the hashtag “#14N".. read more and watch videos.

Tens of thousands march in the streets of Madrid, Spain

Angered by the latest austerity measures and budget cuts, and calling for the Spanish government to resign, thousands thronged the streets of Madrid on Saturday.

Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched on Spain's parliament in Madrid on Saturday evening, accompanied by a massive police escort, and closely guarded by officers with dog teams and in full riot gear and many police vans... read more and watch videos.

10's of 1000's hit UK streets in anti-austerity protest (video)

It was the UK's turn to hit the streets on Saturday in protest against austerity measures and budget cuts. Tens of thousands participated with a wide range of different groups involved.

Amidst cries of "Pay your taxes", more than 100,000 protesters poured into the streets of London, Belfast and Glasgow, angry at the Government's austerity measures which they say are killing Britain.

Protesters were blowing whistles, waving flags and banners, reading ‘Cameron has butchered Britain’, ‘cut war not welfare’, and ‘need before greed’.

The protest was led by a group of unemployed young people, nurses, teachers and off-duty policemen, along with anti-war activists and politicians. In all three demonstrations (London, Glasgow and Belfast), there was a strong trade union presence... read more and watch videos.

Students take to streets in protests throughout Spain

Amidst ongoing protests throughout Spain, thousands of students took to the streets in Madrid on Wednesday, angry at proposed education cuts which they say leaves them with "no future."

While thousands marched in Madrid as part of a three day action, according to local police, a further 3,000 rallied in the streets of Barcelona and thousands more protested in Valencia and other major Spanish cities.

Many of the students wore green T-shirts, as worn by the Marea Verde Mijas group, reported in Digital Journal in July this year... read more and watch video.

No news from Greece as journalists rally prior to general strike

A news blackout was experienced on Wednesday as journalists walked off the job for 24 hours, just one day before the general strike in Greece.

There were no newspapers, the TV and radio stations halted news broadcasts, as hundreds of journalists, technicians and staff from television and radio stations and daily newspapers rallied with other professionals in the center of Athens on Wednesday.

The journalists carried anti-austerity banners and slogans saying, for example, “We want jobs, no more unemployment. We can’t live on starvation wages in the 21st century.”

At the same time, lawyers, pharmacists and doctors staged a similar peaceful protest in front of the Finance Ministry in Athens.... read more and watch video.

Thousands of Muslims tell Google take down 'Innocence of Muslims'

In ongoing protests over the YouTube video, "Innocence of Muslims", thousands of Muslims protested outside Google's UK headquarters, saying they now live in an "age of mockery".

Reportedly the video "Innocence of Muslims" is still available on YouTube in the United Kingdom, and around 10,000 Muslims have traveled to London from various parts of the country to protest against this.

This is the first of a series of organized attempts to demand that YouTube, which is a subsidiary of Google, take down the offending video, which has caused outrage worldwide. Protesters say that they will continue until their demand is met... read more and watch video of the protest.

'Global Noise' takes on the world against austerity (videos)

All over the world people were banging pots and pans and generally making themselves heard on Saturday, in the popular "Global Noise" movement against austerity.

People of the world are sick of governments bailing out the banks, while the people are forced to accept budget cuts, austerity measures, unemployment and hunger.

On Saturday all over the world people got involved in a global cacerolazo, or pot banging protest... read more and watch videos.

OWS Global Noise

Venice and Veneto region seeking independence from Italy (video)

First it was Scotland and Catalonia protesting for independence, now the people of Venice and the Veneto area of Italy also want to be separate, free and on their own.

Instead of being saddled with austerity by Rome, Venice wants to be free. Over 70% of residents in the area support the push for independence, according to the latest poll conducted by local newspaper Il Gazzettino, although a previous poll conducted by Corriere della Sera in September found that 80% were in favor.

Protesters gathered in front of the central government building in Veneto, Italy on Saturday, demanding an immediate referendum on the region's independence from Rome.... read more.

Italian scales Vatican cathedral dome in anti-EU protest (video)

An Italian restaurateur was on top of St Peter's Basilica in Rome on Tuesday, protesting against the Italian government and Prime Minister Mario Monti in particular.

Marcello Di Finizio, the restaurateur, tagged along with a group of tourists in order to gain access to the Dome. Once there, he abandoned the tour, climbed over the railings and lowered himself on to a window ledge. He then draped a banner over the dome of the cathedral reading, "Help!!! Enough with [Prime Minister Mario Monti], Enough with Europe, Enough with multinationals. You are killing us all. Development?”... read more and watch video.

Athens protesters throw firebombs, police shoot tear gas (Video)

Protests have erupted into rage in Athens on Wednesday, as Greece shuts down with a 24-hour general strike over austerity measures.

As reported on Digital Journal, Greece is shutting down with a general strike on Wednesday. The 24-hour strike will involve both private sector and public sector workers, protesting against the latest round of Troika imposed austerity measures.... read more.

Madrid protests: Indignados intend to return to the plaza today

After thousands protested in the Plaza de Neptune in Madrid on Tuesday, around 100 meters from the Congress building, police became violent and eventually cleared the square.

The indignados were calling for new elections and carrying banners with the slogan "No", referring to the austerity measures being taken by the Spanish government.

Protesters are saying that a government chosen by the people that, once it reaches power, does not keep it's promises, has no legitimacy. They say that winning an election does not give the government the right to act as it wants, betraying the voters who have elected it. They demand new elections and a new government.... read more and watch video.

Police attack 'Occupy Congress' protest in Madrid (Video)

A rally was held on Wednesday with thousands of Spanish indignados surrounding the Congress building in Madrid, in an action dubbed "Occupy Congress."

The indignados were calling for new elections and carrying banners with the clear slogan "No", referring to the austerity measures being taken by the Spanish government.

Protesters are saying that a government chosen by the people that, once it reaches power, does not keep it's promises, has no legitimacy. They say that winning an election does not give the government the right to act as it wants, betraying the voters who have elected it... read more and watch video.

Police in Antwerp, Belgium arrest 120 in anti-US protest (video)

200 Muslim protesters gathered in the city center of Antwerp on Sunday, protesting against the US-made film 'The Innocence of Muslims.'

Digital Journal has reported on the various protests breaking out in outrage over the film in countries all over the Middle East, and now spreading to other areas... read more and watch video.

Multiple arrests at Occupy Wall Street gathering (video)

As OWS members gathered on Saturday, ready for Monday's anniversary march in Wall Street, police swooped in and arrested 25 protesters.

Monday, September 17 will mark the one-year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Naturally, OWS members are getting ready to celebrate that anniversary on Monday, but the NYPD were apparently thinking otherwise... read more and watch videos.

Spaniards march against ‘authoritarian’ austerity (video)

Tens of thousands of Spaniards hit the streets in Madrid on Saturday against brutal cuts and tax hikes imposed by the Spanish government.

Spain’s ruling party, the PP (People’s Party or Partido Popular) has created a new wave of public anger, over unpopular cuts to the country's public sector services. On top of the brutal cuts, everyday living expenses like electricity, water, phone bills, clothing and haircuts all became more expensive at the start of the month after a hike in value-added tax... read more and watch video.

Anti-austerity demonstration in Portugal (video)

The streets of Portugal were filled with around 150,000 people on Saturday, rallying and protesting against a planned tax hike in the country.

Portugal's center-right government has recently announced a planned tax hike. Protesters made their opinions known in the streets of Lisbon and other cities of Portugal, chanting, "Out of here! IMF is hunger and misery!", and calling for the Portuguese government to resign.... read more and watch video.

Climate activists block Shell headquarters with ice pyramid

Activists from Climate Justice Collective built an icy pyramid at Shell's London headquarters on Tuesday, in protest over Arctic oil drilling.

There have been several protests about the drilling for oil in the Arctic over the last few months, so far, with no effect.

Shell's exploratory oil expedition off the Alaskan coast started this week, but was halted on Monday when sea ice was seen to be drifting towards the drilling vessel.

Fifteen activists from Climate Justice Collective decided to try and do something about the situation on Tuesday, by blockading the entrance to Shell's London headquarters with a pyramid of ice blocks... read more and watch video.

1.5 million protesters demand Catalonian independence (video)

An estimated 1,500,000 people took to the streets of Barcelona yesterday, demanding independence for Catalonia, an autonomous Spanish region.

Waving red and yellow Catalan flags, the crowds chartered at least one train and more than a thousand coaches to travel to Barcelona from all over the Catalonia region. They are demanding that Spain give Catalonia independence, as the country faces crippling debt and austerity measures.

Rallying under the slogan "Catalonia, a new European state," protesters chanted "What do the crowds want? A new European state! What do the people want? An independent Catalonia!", and they effectively brought the city of Barcelona to a halt... read more and watch video.

Petition against Enbridge for misleading tar sands pipeline ads

Oil and gas giant Enbridge is fighting to build a 700 mile tar sands pipeline from Alberta to the British Columbia coast, despite massive public opposition. In their ads promoting the pipeline, they have removed islands from the map.

It is bad enough that they are promoting the planned tar sands pipeline, but what is worse, despite opposition to their project, they are misleading the public, by deleting islands off of public safety videos and maps (above), to make the project look safer than it actually is... read more and sign petition.

Occupy Oakland rally in support of South African Miners (photos)

On Friday, August 24, Occupy Oakland was out in the streets, rallying in support of the striking Marikana miners, gunned down recently by South African police.

Digital Journal's contact at Occupy Oakland reports that a group of around 100 Occupy Oakland members turned out in Oscar Grant Plaza in downtown Oakland, CA on Friday, carrying banners and placards and handing out pamphlets to the public, about the recent shooting of striking miners at the Lonmin PLC Marikana platinum mine in South Africa... read more.