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Monday, October 25, 2010

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News in Italy
Despite Government promises, protests over Italian landfill continue

The Italian government said it would halt the construction of a controversial landfill near Naples, but the assurance was not enough for protesters, who clashed with police Saturday night, injuring six police officers.

Garbage filled streets.. Why? (View full article)

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News in France

Millions of public and private sector workers, students, and other French citizens have taken to the streets in cities across France.

The demonstrations and wider civil unrest, including blockade of fuel terminals, has crippled transport links and severely affected public services and businesses across varying sectors, including banking and media.

So, why are they striking?
Who is striking?

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News in Greece
The Acropolis's temple of Athena Nike restored & rebuilt

Visitors familiar with the Acropolis site in Athens who visited since 2004 will have been surprised to see that for a few years, the temple of Athena Nike that overlooks the entrance to the site had completely disappeared!

What happened? (view full article)