These Men in Yellow Are Angry Farmers

These Men in Yellow Are Angry Farmers

Hundreds of farmers drove their tractors into central Madrid on Wednesday as part of ongoing protests against EU and local farming policies and to demand measures to alleviate production cost hikes. The protest, the biggest to take place in the Spanish capital after more than two weeks of daily protests across the country, included a … Read more

Militant farmers are poised to descend on Italian capital after German workers blocked Frankfurt airport as anti-Brussels protests sweep across the EU

Militant farmers are poised to descend on Italian capital after German workers blocked Frankfurt airport as anti-Brussels protests sweep across the EU

Movement started in France last month and spread to other European countries  Militant farmers are poised to descend on Rome with their tractors today after German workers blocked Frankfurt airport as part of the anti-Brussels protests sweeping across the EU.  Farmers have expressed anger at what they say are excessively restrictive regulations on agriculture and … Read more

National Māori Action Day: Rush-hour ‘gridlock’ expected on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori calls for protests

National Māori Action Day: Rush-hour ‘gridlock’ expected on Auckland motorways as Te Pāti Māori calls for protests

Mass protests planned for tomorrow are expected to result in gridlock on the main highways heading into Auckland’s city centre, likely causing millions of dollars in lost productivity, Te Pāti Māori party says. Disruption is expected across North Island roads tomorrow morning as Te Pāti Māori calls for nationwide action in response to the Government’s … Read more

France protests: Here’s everything you need to know about travelling to Paris right now

France protests: Here’s everything you need to know about travelling to Paris right now

Massive strikes and protests have been taking place across the country, often at short notice. ADVERTISEMENT Paris is a classic springtime destination. But this capital city, along with the rest of France, is currently seeing protests and strikes over an increase in retirement age. Rubbish previously piled up on the streets of Paris, flights have … Read more