A group of Provençal folk dancers offers a performance to visitors to the Foire aux Santons in Marseille.

The passenger cruise ship Le Ponant leaves the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Tobacco shops will be able to sell shotgun ammunition from January 1, 2024. To obtain the necessary certification, tobacconists will have to pass an exam after two days of training.

Demonstration against violence against kurdish women in Marseille, France.

As antisemitism surges, Britain stands together in solidarity with its Jewish community.

On the occasion of the International Day against Violence Against Women, and on the initiative of 'Mirabal Belgium' (a group of several civil society associations) a new National Demonstration to fight against violence against women was held in the Belgium capital. Thousands of people marched to send a strong signal on this day for the elimination of violence against women and make a call to civil society (associations and citizens) to express their rejection of 'machismo' violence.

Demonstration against violence against women in Marseille, France

In Amsterdam, shops are ready with deals, and the store windows are decorated with sales banners to attract people during Black Friday. The Netherlands is right now in a mild economic recession, according to ING chief economist Marieke Blom, so it's about to see if this has an impact during the shopping on Black Friday, in The Netherlands.

Because last Wednesday the far-right political party PVV (Party from Freedom) surprisingly won the General elections, several social organizations organized a rally against the far-right leader Geert Wilders. People brought candles to show their support for those who are at high risk because of Wilder's ideas, like immigrants and Muslim people.

Informal meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Prague

A couple of days before Black Friday, stores look already ready for this day. Not all Dutch stores participate, but every year the words Black Friday appear on more and more windows on the shopping streets.

According to the family, Dennis is depressed as a result of his child's death and has separated from his wife. The rescue effort, according to officials, lasted 31 hours. Mental illness is becoming a common disability in the Philippines, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), with at least 3.6 million Filipinos suffering from mental, neurological, and drug use diseases. According to the WHO, the Philippines has a 3.2 per 100,000 suicide rate, with males having a higher incidence (4.3 per 100,000) than females (2.0 per 100,000). Mental illnesses are the third leading cause of disability in the Philippines. In assessing the Philippine Mental Health System. Mental health stigma remains in the Philippines, leading in underdiagnosis and…

General views outside the Supreme Court in London where today the UK Government’s Rwanda asylum policy was judged to be unlawful. Last April, the Court of Appeal ruled that Rwanda asylum policy was unlawful because the east African country was not a safe country.

Again, around one hundred people took the streets of the city center of Nijmegen to keep condemning the government of Israel and to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The investigation for “disturbing disappearance” opened at the beginning of November 2023 after the disappearance of Mélodie Mendes da Silva was reclassified on November 17, 2023 for “kidnapping and sequestration”. Mélodie Mendes da Silva, a 34-year-old beautician, married and mother of two children, left her home located in the center of Marseille on November 3, 2023 at the end of the afternoon, and no longer gave any sign of life near of his family ever since.

More than 3,000 people gathered on Thursday 17 November in Madrid's Calle Ferraz on the night of the investiture of Pedro Sánchez, who was re-elected president of Spain. For the fourth night in a row, clashes broke out between far-right demonstrators and police. They ran through the streets of Madrid, broke some glass and set fire to a rubbish bin.

At the main hall of the central train station in Nijmegen, around two hundred pro-Palestine supporters sat on the ground to keep demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. These Pro-Palestinian actions have been organized around rush hour in several train stations across the country.

demonstration on Ferraz street.

Protesters against the occupation in Palestine protested outside of the Scranton Ammunitions plant General Dynamics where military ammunition shells are made.

After a Burgertory chain-restaurant owned by Palestinian-Australian Hash Tayeh suspiciously burned overnight in Melbourne's most-Jewish suburb, Pro-Palestine protesters gathered in a nearby park where violent exchanges occurred with pro-Israel counter-protesters. Police deployed pepper spray on both sides and made one arrest.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is hosting its 2023 summit in San Francisco, California, from November 11 to November 17, primarily centered at the Moscone Center. The summit attracts leaders and business representatives from various nations, engaging in discussions on diverse global issues. However, on November 12, a substantial protest unfolds on the streets of San Francisco, drawing thousands of demonstrators from various groups, including those advocating for climate change and pro-Palestine causes. The protestors march from the Ferry Building to the Moscone Center in the afternoon, brandishing flags, placards, and banners. As they approach the Moscone Center, riot police from the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) intervene,…

Just before the Dutch general elections (Nov 22nd), around 85.000 of people took the streets of Amsterdam to demand that the Dutch government take action to tackle the climate crisis. The march is organized by the Dutch Climate Crisis Coalition, which is a collaboration between eleven different organizations and groups. The demonstration counted with the presence of Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg.

The cruise-ferry Fantastic, docked in the French Mediterranean port of Marseille for maintenance and repairs, spits an impressive cloud of black smoke.

After a Burgertory chain-restaurant owned by Palestinian-Australian Hesham Tayah burned overnight in Melbourne's most-Jewish suburb, Pro-Palestine protesters gathered in a nearby park where violent exchanges occurred with pro-Israel counter-protesters. Police deployed pepper spray on both sides and made one arrest.

Planes arrive at Marseille Provence Airport, France

Tea Plucking is a specialized skill. Two leaves and a bud need to be plucked in order to get the best taste and profitability. The calculation of daily wage is 170tk (1.60$) for plucking at least 22-23 kg leaves per day for a worker. The area of Sylhet has over 150 gardens including three of the largest tea gardens in the world both in area and production. Nearly 300,000 workers are employed on the tea estates of which over 75% are women. Working conditions and wages are considered to be very poor.

The passenger cruise ship Viking Saturn arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Fans react during the Final Match between Boca Juniors and Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 4

Again, hundreds of people took the streets of the city center of Nijmegen to keep condemning the government of Israel and to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Renaissance arrives in Marseille, France

The MSC Seaview arrives in Marseille, France

The passenger cruise ship Celebrity Apex arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

The rally saw a massive turnout of over a thousand protesters from around Detroit. Residents of Detroit and surrounding communities have held frequent rallies as Israel continues to ramp up bombardments and attacks on Gaza following an attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023. Detroit is home to the largest population of Arabs in the United States including many Palestinians.

Activists from the group Just Stop Oil staged a march before being swiftly arrested outside Parliament Square in London.

Planes arrive at the Marseille-Provence-Airport.

More than 2,000 people march in the streets of Marseille in support of the Palestinian people and to say stop the bombings in Gaza.

The changeover to winter time will take place during the night of Saturday October 28 to Sunday October 29, 2023, at 3 a.m. You will then have to set your watch back one hour and it will then be 2 a.m. The time change was introduced in France following the oil crisis of 1973-1974. Since 1998, time change dates have been harmonized within the European Union. In all member countries, the switch to winter time takes place on the last Sunday in October and the switch to summer time, the last Sunday in March.

Around 800 people braved the rain and walked around the city center to condemn the government of Israel and express their solidarity with the Palestinian people. This was one of the biggest demonstrations organized in the city.

Burned scooters in Marseille, France

ADEV (Amsterdam Danst Ergens Voor) which means something like 'Amsterdam Dances For A Cause' organized for the eleventh time its annual demonstration for squatting, free spaces, and affordable housing in the city. People danced accompanied by large trucks with loud music systems to reclaim more free spaces in the city. The parade started with a performance against consumerism, people naked.

At the call of organizations such as the Abbé Pierre Foundation, Emmaüs and the Human Rights League, people gathered in the Old Port of Marseille for peace.

In these photos taken on October 24, 2017 in Marseille, Richard Martin was the guest of the Estaque International Festival of Caricature, Press Drawing and Satire (FIDEP). The actor, director and founder of the Toursky theater, died Monday October 16 at the age of 80.

Thousands of anti-abortion advocates gathered at the Pennsylvania Capitol for the third annual Pennsylvania March for Life.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Westlake Park in downtown Seattle on Saturday to voice their opposition to further violence in the wake of the recent deadly attacks that took Israel by surprise just a week ago. Approximately one thousand people, including members of both the Muslim and Jewish communities, united under the banner of peace, holding signs that read "Free Palestine" and calling on the Israeli government to reconsider its plans for a full-scale ground assault in northern Gaza. Military experts have warned that such an operation would likely result in significant civilian casualties. The demonstration aimed to shift the focus toward restoring human rights and providing humanitarian aid to the war-torn region of Gaza. This…

Planes arrive at the Marseille-Provence-Airport

The container ship OPS Hamburg arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Pamplona in solidarity with the Israeli attacks on the people of Gaza.

Since the armed conflict broke out between Israel and Palestine, the Hungarian Air Force has carried out 5 flights to evacuate Hungarian citizens from the conflict zone. 547 of them have already been repatriated.

Hundreds of people who support Palestine gathered in Seattle's Capitol Hill Friday afternoon. The event, organized by local grassroots organizations and attended by people from diverse backgrounds, aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges faced by Palestinians and call for an end to the conflict in the Middle East. The rally, which took place in Cal Anderson Park, attracted a diverse crowd carrying banners, flags, and signs bearing messages of peace and justice. Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the long-standing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on the Palestinian people. They emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution that respects the rights and dignity of all parties involved.…