The Portuguese coalition People United Against the Troika, which called for massive protests across Europe against the troika and its austerity policies, issued a press release yesterday announcing the progress of its call. Mobilizations are underway in 70 cities in 10 countries in Europe, with Blockupy playing a key role on this day: "As in Frankfurt Blockupy will protest in front of the European Central Bank Headquarters, in Lisbon the “Que Se Lixe a Troika” will protest in front of the … [Read more...]

Following the recent events in Bangladesh, where 1,127 people died in the collapse of a textile factory, the main store of the multinational company Benetton has been blocked in many cities in the Northeast of Italy. In Venice, Vicenza, Padua, Trieste and Trento outlets of the multinational were closed. Banners above windows where clothes are usually on display, photos and signs showed the true face of Benetton. The crisis actor was marked colorfully. For more information: Global … [Read more...]