Construction workers in Zurich demand better working conditions and a fair contract
Progressive organizations and trade unions have demanded safer working conditions, fixed work schedules, and decent wages for construction workers in Switzerland
Bulgarian prime minister Kiril Petkov resigns after losing no-confidence motion
The Petkov-led coalition government was formed last year after two inconclusive snap elections following the ouster of Boyko Borisov’s conservative regime
Progressives march in Bavaria, Germany, denouncing 48th G7 summit
The three-day summit of the Group-7 (G7) countries is being held from June 26-28 in Krun in the Bavarian Alps with around 20,000 security personnel present in the region
Thousands take to streets against upcoming NATO summit in Madrid, Spain
Protesters claimed that NATO was responsible for various wars, from Yugoslavia to Libya, and is pushing for an arms race across the globe. They demanded that NATO be disbanded to ensure peace and stability in the world
Palestinians suffer inhumane health conditions under the 15-year blockade of Gaza
A human rights report reveals how the Israeli apartheid regime’s blockade of Gaza prevents Palestinians from accessing their human right to health
Daniel Quintero returns to office as mayor of Medellín
The Colombian Inspector General’s Office had suspended Medellín mayor Daniel Quintero on May 10 following a video which was interpreted as a sign of his support for presidential candidate and eventual winner Gustavo Petro. The suspension was widely condemned as a coup
Multidimensional crisis of food insecurity in Sri Lanka, warns UN
With nearly 5.7 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, Colombo faces a serious challenge with food shortages, fall in agricultural production and destruction of livelihoods
British rail workers lead fight against cost of living crisis and anti-worker policies
Rail workers across the UK are unhappy with the rail authorities’ insensitivity towards their demand for an increase in wages, as well as plans to implement austerity measures that will lead to forced redundancies