The Balearic Islands are facing a decline in British tourists, prompting the tourism agency to launch new campaigns aimed at regaining their interest. Despite protests and regulatory changes, the islands are looking to diversify their tourism base, relying on strong growth from Germany and France.
Over 30,000 people rallied in Seoul, demanding stronger climate action from the South Korean government. The protest, one of the largest this year, highlighted the urgency of the climate crisis, particularly after a record-breaking summer with temperatures exceeding 25°C for 20 consecutive nights. Protesters criticized the government’s climate policies and called for systemic change, pointing to the nation’s reliance on coal energy and a perceived lack of commitment to renewable energy sources.
A 15-year-old girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in Hooghly district, West Bengal, while returning from tuition. This incident comes amidst widespread protests in the state against the rising crime against women, fueled by the recent brutal rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata. The girl was found unconscious and injured, highlighting the alarming state of women’s safety in the region.
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American activist, was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank on Friday while participating in a protest against Israeli settlement expansion. Eygi was shot in the head with a live bullet during a demonstration near the town of Beita. Her death has sparked international condemnation and calls for accountability, highlighting the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
Spain’s tourist boom has led to growing tensions in Seville, where locals are protesting against the influx of visitors and the rise of illegal holiday rentals. The city is taking drastic measures, including cutting off water to properties violating rental regulations, to address the situation and protect its residents.
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American woman, was shot and killed while participating in a protest against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Her family is demanding an independent investigation, accusing the Israeli military of her unlawful killing. The Israeli military claims they responded to a “main instigator of violent activity” who posed a threat, but Eygi’s family and international groups dispute this. The incident has sparked international calls for accountability and a thorough investigation.
The US has condemned the death of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, an American-Turkish citizen, who was shot dead during protests against Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Eygi, a volunteer peace activist working with the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), was killed by Israeli forces, according to Palestinian officials and witnesses. The US has called for an investigation into her death, while Turkey has condemned Israel’s actions and described them as a ‘barbaric intervention.’
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, was shot and killed by Israeli forces during a protest against Israeli settlements in the West Bank town of Beita. The incident sparked international condemnation and highlighted the ongoing violence in the region.
The family of a doctor, allegedly raped and murdered last month, joined protests at RG Kar Hospital, accusing the Kolkata Police of attempting to cover up the case. They claim the police tried to bribe them and refused them access to the body before cremation. The Calcutta High Court has transferred the case to the CBI, following widespread protests demanding justice for the victim.
Communal tensions erupted in Asifabad district, Telangana, following an alleged sexual assault of a woman belonging to the ST Gondu caste. Protests against the accused, an auto-rickshaw driver, intensified leading to violence and arson. The incident sparked concerns about communal harmony and drew reactions from political leaders.
