Justice Minister pushes for new law to protect public safety According to the Irish Examiner, Justice Minister Helen McEntee is set to propose new legislation that would prohibit the wearing of face masks during protests in Ireland. This move comes as part of an effort to balance the right to protest with public safety concerns. … Read more
Thousands of people participated in a protest in Dublin to call attention to the nation’s housing crisis. The protesters demanded that the government take immediate action to address the housing shortage. The Raise the Roof protest comes just a day after the latest homeless figures hit a new all-time high, with nearly 11,400 people now … Read more
One of the most well-known actors in Iran recently shared a photo of herself on social media without the headscarf that is mandatory for women in the Islamic republic. Following the death of Mahsa Amini, weeks of protests have shaken the nation, and Taraneh Alidoosti’s apparent act of defiance comes at this time. The Kurdish … Read more
Workers at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre protested the implementation of employee parking fees on Sunday. According to protest organisers, the costs will be equivalent to losing a week’s wages each year. People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West Gino Kenny said that taxing employees for parking at their workplace is “completely unfair.” “I’m supporting the … Read more
A Russian woman who stormed a live state TV news broadcast to protest the war in an “incredibly brave act” has been fined. A Russian court found Marina Ovsyannikova guilty of flouting protest legislation when she interrupted a live news bulletin on state TV and denounced the war in Ukraine, the RIA news agency reported. She was fined … Read more
Huge traffic disruptions were occurred during a demonstration staged by hauliers yesterday over fuel price hike at Dublin port. The Port Tunnel was closed southbound for several hours and the traffic congestion continued even later on the day. Multiple streets in the city were closed due to the protest, with Dublin City Council announcing the … Read more