#Europe agenda: “the role of digital technologies in Belarus’ protests…

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Belarus people reacts to Lukashenko’s prohibition of pro-democratic flags

 

The path to the square: the role of digital technologies in Belarus’ protests

Global Voices Online by Gregory Asmolov

Neither internet blocks nor police violence have hindered Belarus’ networked protest

A mass demonstration against President Alyaksandr Lukashenka in central Minsk, Belarus, August 16. Photo: Homoatrox / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Some rights reserved.

Belarus protests: Security forces crack down as 100,000 gather in Minsk

BBC News | Europe | World Edition

An estimated 100,000 people have taken to the streets of Minsk to protest against the disputed election.

Hungary: Protesters rally against university ‘takeover’ in Budapest

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Demonstrators say a government-selected board will ruin the autonomy of a top arts university.

‘We could present our revolution at a design festival’: a Belarusian artist reflects on protest imagery

Global Voices Online by Filip Noubel

Belarusian designer Darya Sazanovich reflects on the power of protest optics

Symbols of Belarus’  protest movement. On the left, a red heart on a white background reflects the colours of the historical flag of Belarus flown by opponents of Lukashenka. On the right, a fist holding a paintbrush symbolises artists’ role the protests. It is held by Uladzimir Hramovich, creator of the symbol. Photo (c): Violetta Savchits, used with permission.

Rui Pinto Football Leaks trial starts in Portugal

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Rui Pinto says he is a whistleblower not a hacker and acted to expose corruption in football.

Lionel Messi: Barcelona legend to stay at club

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Lionel Messi says he is staying at Barcelona as it is “impossible” for any team to pay his release clause and he does not want to go to court.

Hungary students challenge Orban ‘takeover’ with red tape

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For three nights Hungary’s theatre and film university has been blockaded in a student protest.

Alexei Navalny: Trump refuses to condemn Russia over poisoning

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The US president says what happened is “tragic” but says he has not seen proof of poisoning.

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