The recent sentencing of defendants to three to 20 years in prison for horrific sexual violence against Gisèle Pelicot has triggered significant backlash from feminist groups in France. The public trial, which involved 51 defendants and extensive evidence, highlighted the…
Residents of Agios Ioannis in Chania have expressed strong opposition to a municipal proposal to create a temporary parking lot on part of the former Markopoulo Military Camp. The Chania Citizens’ Initiative for the Camp claims that there was no…
The Citizens’ Initiative Against the Hotelization of Historical Monuments in Chania has expressed strong opposition to the recent decision by the Technical University of Crete to extend the lease of monuments in Kastelli Hill to a company planning to convert…
South Koreans expressed shock and concern after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law citing threats from North Korea, only to revoke it hours later due to public outcry. Citizens reported heightened anxiety, with military and police enforcing strict measures,…
Following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law in South Korea, citizens express deep concerns over the political turmoil. The president argued the decision was necessary for national security against North Korea but faced immediate pushback from lawmakers. Many…
The bike path along Nikis Avenue in Thessaloniki faces potential removal due to operating without a permit. The local government is discussing alternatives amidst public opposition from cyclists who rely on the path for daily commutes. A protest organized by…
The National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Nagra) has submitted applications for a nuclear waste repository in Stadel, Zurich. A recent survey shows 71% of Swiss citizens trust experts with radioactive waste management, while 76% prefer deep storage…
As the Sinterklaas celebration kicks off with ‘roetveegpieten’ for the sixth year, the group Kick Out Zwarte Piet (KOZP) is taking action in 23 locations across the Netherlands. KOZP leader Jerry Afriyie emphasizes that simply modifying the appearance of ‘Piet’…
