Europe

Greece: Civil Unrest Looms Ahead of Austerity

Date: June 23rd, 2011 |

Athens’ Syntagma Square—the Greek parliamentary square—is now the center-stage for anti-austerity protests. The Papandreou government, after surviving a vote of confidence, is preparing for an austerity vote late in June to help bring the country’s finances in order. Though the majority of the protesters are peaceful, skirmishes have broken out. Protests are expected to continue [read more]

United Kingdom: Large Strike Planned for June 30

Date: June 23rd, 2011 |

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Supporters of an anti-tax-avoidance group and student activists plan to join in a “public spectacular” in London June 30 to support an already planned day of widespread strikes. The day will bring together a large coalition of groups opposed to proposed government cuts, and is expected to bring educational facilities, ports and job centers to [read more]

Russia: Anarchists Attack Parking Lot

Date: June 15th, 2011 |

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Anarchists believed to be associated with the radical group Anarchic Gerilya are suspected of seriously damaging vehicles in a parking lot in Moscow. Police found two explosive devices—one filled with pieces of metal and the other a firebomb—at the scene. Activists associated with the group have been involved in previous criminal activity, including the detonation [read more]

Greece: Protests Loom Due to Austerity Measures

Date: June 8th, 2011 |

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Protestors calling for a general strike took over the Greek finance ministry building June 3. The new protests came as Greek officials negotiated a new round of austerity measures to combat the country’s debt crisis. Such belt tightening has been at the heart of numerous protests in Greece during the past year. Despite efforts to [read more]

Europe: E. Coli Outbreak Causes Sickness, Death

Date: June 6th, 2011 |

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At least 16 deaths across Europe have been linked to the presence of E. coli bacteria. The number of infected patients is near 1,150 in at least eight countries, including 400 people in Germany. Enterohaemorrhagic E.coli, or EHEC, a more severe form of E. coli, has been found on a number of cucumbers in Germany, [read more]

Northern Ireland: Tensions Build as July 12 Approaches

Date: June 23rd, 2011 |

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Police vehicles were attacked as violence continued for a second night in east Belfast June 21. The tensions boiled over from Monday from Short Strand, a small Catholic enclave in Belfast, where some 500 people were involved in violent street demonstrations that evolved from the Ulster Volunteer Force’s attack on homes with bricks, fireworks and [read more]

Germany: E. Coli Virus still a Threat Despite Optimism

Date: June 15th, 2011 |

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Though the death toll from a deadly outbreak of the E. coli virus has left as many as 35 dead and thousands more ill, German Health Minister Daniel Bahr believes the worst is over. The warning against eating raw tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers and various sprouts, however, persists. Since the start of the outbreak in May, [read more]

United Kingdom: RMT Plans Strikes in the London Underground

Date: June 15th, 2011 |

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The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) said it will hold four strikes in the London Underground between June 19 and July 1 after the dismissal of Northern Line driver Arwyn Thomas. RMT maintains that Thomas was wrongly dismissed due to his activities during a previous strike. The strikes will last nearly all day and [read more]

United Kingdom: “Big Build” Project Completed, Brings Better Public Transportation

Date: June 8th, 2011 |

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The Olympic Delivery Authority confirmed that the “Big Build” project that aims to keep spectators and English citizens moving in London during the Olympic Games is complete. The improvements to the London transport system mean that 10 different train routes will serve Stratford station—the main gateway for the Olympics—at the time of the games. The [read more]

Ireland: Aer Lingus Pilots Threaten Airlines Operations

Date: June 6th, 2011 |

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Pilots at Aer Lingus are warning that they will take part in an industrial action beginning June 7, a move that could cancel the airline’s entire operation. The plan of action states that pilots working out of Dublin and Cork will report to duty an hour late, and will not work on scheduled free days [read more]

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