Greece Sacks Police Chief After Train Tragedy Protests

Greece said on Saturday it had sacked its national police chief, days after clashes between security forces and demonstrators broke out in the wake of the country's deadliest train tragedy.

Demonstrations expected in Helsinki during Trump-Putin meeting

The police in Helsinki said on Tuesday it has received four advance notifications about planned demonstrations during the summit of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin due on July 16.

Corsican nationalists protest ahead of French leader's visit

Corsica's nationalist leaders are demonstrating along with unions and students ahead of a visit next week by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Pro-Gov't Rallies Vow Vigilance against US Plots to Stir Dissent in Iran

Iranian people in Tehran and other cities across the country underlined in resolutions issued at the end of their gatherings and rallies (held to commemorate the 8th anniversary of mass rallies held on December 30, 2009) on Saturday that they would not allow the US to stir unrests and protests in Iran.

Tear Gas Used in Paris as Strike against Macron’s Labor Reforms Grips France

Police used tear gas in Paris on Tuesday to disperse a demonstration, part of nationwide strike against President Emmanuel Macron's labor reforms. The reforms especially affect public sector workers, and over 200,000 hit the streets across the country.

France's hard-left leader Melenchon brings supporters to street against labor reform

Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of hard-left "Unbowed France" party, on Saturday took tens of thousands of supporters to streets in Paris to protest against President Emmanuel Macron's decrees to make labor code more flexible, a day after the reform was enacted.

Supporters, opponents of asylum seekers protest in Helsinki

Demonstrations of supporters and opponents of asylum seekers in downtown Helsinki went peacefully on Saturday, although police warned of possible skirmishes in advance.