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Press Conference about the future of energy policy - Berlin

Politics

Press Conference about the future of energy policy - Be...

Press conference with Angela Merkel and some Federal ministers Peter Altmaier, Dr. Philipp Roesler, Peter Harry Carstensen and Kurt Beck.
by Gonçalo Silva, on 23rd of May 2012
The Historic Egyptian Presidential Elections begin

Politics

The Historic Egyptian Presidential Elections begin

Egyptian Presidential Elections begins all over Egypt's regions. Hundreds of voters line up in the polling stations to cast their votes on the first day of the presidential electio...
by Adham Khorshed, on 23rd of May 2012
Youth Military Recruitment in St. Petersburg

Politics

Youth Military Recruitment in St. Petersburg

Russian teenage boys prepare to transfer to the army at the local military recruiting center. All Russian men are required to serve in a branch of the national armed services for at lea...
by Mike Kireev, on 23rd of May 2012
Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh casts his ballot at a polling station

Politics

Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh casts his ballot at a polling ...

Egyptian moderate Islamist presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh casts his ballot at a polling station in Cairo, during the country's historic presidential election, the ...
by Mahmoud Khaled, on 23rd of May 2012
24-hour strike by pharmacists in Greece

Politics

24-hour strike by pharmacists in Greece

24-hour strike by pharmacists seeking repayment of the debts of the Single Service Health Organisation (EOPYY).
by Konstantinos Tsakalidis, on 23rd of May 2012
Injured Carlos Martins brings in Hugo Viana to the Portugal Euro squad

Sports

Injured Carlos Martins brings in Hugo Viana to the Port...

Carlos Martins is leaving the National Team Euro 2012 squad due to a 'muscle injury' and the Coach Paulo Bento will call in Hugo Viana, a player who will be presented to the s...
by Pedro Benavente, on 23rd of May 2012
Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori announces new hours

Business

Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori announces new hours

Press Conference on NTV new opening hours of the Italò train, the high speed train, and ancillary works at Tiburtina station.The Mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno with CEO of NTV, Giuseppe ...
by Stefano Montesi, on 23rd of May 2012
Demonstration against Spanish educational cuts

Politics

Demonstration against Spanish educational cuts

Around 70'000 people protest against budget cuts to education in the city center, with a big turnout of young people and university students. Cuts would amount to 3,000 million eur...
by David Osuna, on 22nd of May 2012
Workers' Trade Union protests against labor reform

Politics

Workers' Trade Union protests against labor reform

Workers' Trade Union,USO protest against labor reforms and cuts near the Congress of Deputies.
by Guillermo Martinez, on 23rd of May 2012
Braga returns to its Roman past - Portugal

Arts & Entertainment

Braga returns to its Roman past - Portugal

The Braga Romana, Portuguese for Roman Braga, festival begins with a parade of thousands of Roman like citizens, musicians, Roman soldiers, gladiators, slaves, senators and the Emperor.
by Pedro Benavente, on 23rd of May 2012
Protest against Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman - London

Politics

Protest against Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieber...

A protest takes place outside the Pillar Hotel in Hendon, London, where Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Avigdor Lieberman was speaking at the invitation of...
by Mark Kerrison, on 22nd of May 2012
Zuma speaks at the National Union of Mineworkers elective congress

Politics

Zuma speaks at the National Union of Mineworkers electi...

President Jacob Zuma speaks at a National Union of Mineworkers elective congress in Johannesburg. In a draft resolution, the NUM laments the "personal attacks" on Mr Zuma and ...
by Jordi Matas, on 23rd of May 2012
20th Anniversary marked for the Capaci massacre

Society

20th Anniversary marked for the Capaci massacre

The Capaci massacre is marked in Rome with a banner of the judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino who were killed during the mafia bomb.
by Alessandro Serranò, on 23rd of May 2012
Republican elephantmania two days to the final of the King's Cup

Sports

Republican elephantmania two days to the final of the K...

Anti-monarchists adopted elephants as a symbol of mockery of the royal house after the King of Spain, Juan Carlos I was wounded during a elephant hunting trip in Botswana.
by Albert S. Llop, on 23rd of May 2012
Nelson Mandela Day is marked in Soweto with speeches

Society

Nelson Mandela Day is marked in Soweto with speeches

Speeches by activists, writers and directors during the launch of the Nelson Mandela Day 2012, taking place at the Uncle Tom's Center in Soweto.
by Jordi Matas, on 23rd of May 2012
Andrés Iniesta hopes Guardiola's Barcelona wins the Copa del Rey

Sports

Andrés Iniesta hopes Guardiola's Barcelona wins the Cop...

In a press conference, Andres Iniesta hopes outgoing Pep Guardiola wins the Copa del Rey against Athletic to end four years of his management with a smile.
by Albert S. Llop, on 23rd of May 2012
German and Costa Rican President share 'mutual relationships'

Politics

German and Costa Rican President share 'mutual relation...

German President Joachim Gauck meets Costa Rican President Laura Chincilla Miranda. During the press conference the leaders talked about the mutual relationship of the countries and abo...
by Riccardo Valsecchi, on 23rd of May 2012
German President Joachim Gauck meets Costa Rica President

Politics

German President Joachim Gauck meets Costa Rica Preside...

German President Joachim Gauck met Costa Rica President Laura Chincilla Miranda. President Miranda signed the guest book and attended a military parade in her honor with her German coun...
by Riccardo Valsecchi, on 23rd of May 2012
Pharmacists go on strike due to unpaid drug bills - Athens

Politics

Pharmacists go on strike due to unpaid drug bills - Ath...

Pharmacies in Greece are to be closed for one day, as their owners go on strike in protest of unpaid drug bills by state's Social Security funds resulting, according to Pharmacy As...
by Nikolas Georgiou, on 23rd of May 2012
Egypt presidential election in Cairo

Politics

Egypt presidential election in Cairo

Voters line up in front of one of the polling stations to cast their vote in the first phase of the presidential elections 2012, for both 23rd and 24th to return to take place on 16 and...
by Emilie Baujard, on 23rd of May 2012
First phase of the 2012 Egyptian Presidential Elections begins

Politics

First phase of the 2012 Egyptian Presidential Elections...

Voters line up in front of one of the polling stations to cast their vote in the first phase of the presidential elections 2012, for both 23rd and 24th to return to take place on 16 and...
by Nameer Galal, on 23rd of May 2012
Grannies to represent Russia at Eurovision song contest

Arts & Entertainment

Grannies to represent Russia at Eurovision song contest

The Buranovskie Grandmothers the new stars of Russia with an average age of 66, compete in song contest at Eurovision 2012.
by Izvestia UR, on 22nd of March 2012
Historic elections begin smoothly in Egypt's Zamalek

Politics

Historic elections begin smoothly in Egypt's Zamalek

Egypt's first post-Mubarak presidential elections began smoothly in Zamalek, an upscale Cairene neighborhood.
by Sallie Pisch, on 23rd of May 2012
Amnesty International publishes their annual report for 2012 - Berlin

Politics

Amnesty International publishes their annual report for...

During a press conference in Berlin, Amnesty International presented its annual report on the human rights situation of countries in the world.
by Theo Schneider, on 23rd of May 2012
Kenyan Presidential hopeful visits The lake Turkana region

Politics

Kenyan Presidential hopeful visits The lake Turkana reg...

Peter Kenneth Gatanga MP, Planning & National Development Assistant Minister joined hundreds of Loiyangalani residents for the annual Lake Turkana Festival.
by David Mbiyu, on 19th of May 2012
Seminar on 18 amendments and its impact - Peshawar law college

Politics

Seminar on 18 amendments and its impact - Peshawar law ...

Khyber Law College has arranged a one day seminar to discuss the 18 Amendment and its impact at a college auditorium in Peshawar university. Senator Afrasyab Khattak & Arshad Abdull...
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 23rd of May 2012
Nationalist Parties strike against the murder of Muzaffar Bhutto

Politics

Nationalist Parties strike against the murder of Muzaff...

Activists of Awami Tehreek burn tyres during a general strike in Karachi over the death of Muzaffar Bhutto, in Naseem Nagar Chowk.
by rajput yasir, on 23rd of May 2012
Protests mark first month of Silverio Demolition - Manila

Politics

Protests mark first month of Silverio Demolition - Mani...

Protests mark the first month of the Silverio Compound demolition where Arnel Leonor, 20, took a gunshot wound to the head. The government together with the National Bureau of Investiga...
by Ezra Acayan, on 23rd of May 2012
Michaella Harte's Murder Case Starts in Mauritius

Society

Michaella Harte's Murder Case Starts in Mauritius

Michaella Harte Murder Case Starts in Mauritius. Two hotel workers are facing trial at the Supreme Court of Mauritius since Monday. They are Avinash Treebhoowon and Sandip Moneea.
by nasseem ackburally, on 23rd of May 2012
Taxi drivers protest in the center of Wroclaw

Politics

Taxi drivers protest in the center of Wroclaw

The trade union "Solidarnosc" organise a demonstration of taxi drivers who opposed deregulation of their profession. More than forty cars passed through the city center to the...
by Tomasz Grzyb, on 23rd of May 2012
Kathmandu Peace Rally brings hundreds onto the streets

Society

Kathmandu Peace Rally brings hundreds onto the streets

A peace rally organised by different student unions to raise awareness and need for peace and national harmony in the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu.
by Kumar Shrestha, on 23rd of May 2012
Costa Rican President Miranda in bilateral talks with Joachim Gauck

Politics

Costa Rican President Miranda in bilateral talks with J...

Press conference with Costa Rican Laura Chinchilla Miranda and German President Joachim Gauck in Bellvue Palace ( Schloss Bellvue) after the bilateral meeting.
by Gonçalo Silva, on 23rd of May 2012
Strike called by two political parties in Sindh

Politics

Strike called by two political parties in Sindh

A strike called by the Jeye Sindh quamui Mahaz JSQM and the Awami Thereek party in Sindh begins. Markets, Shops petrol pumps are are closed in Hyderabad.
by janali laghari, on 23rd of May 2012
Opposition members storm out of parliament in Tymoshenko - Kiev

Politics

Opposition members storm out of parliament in Tymoshenk...

Opposition deputies walked out in protest against the blocking consideration of legislative initiatives, to decriminalize bad articles of Yulia Tymoshenko.
by Sergei Svetlitsky, on 23rd of May 2012
Fianna Fáil leader Martin canvases for a Yes Vote

Politics

Fianna Fáil leader Martin canvases for a Yes Vote

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin canvases for a Yes vote in the EU Fiscal Stability Treaty Referendum. Martin, along with other members of Fianna Fail handed out flyers to morning comm...
by Brendan Donnelly, on 23rd of May 2012
Pedestrians Risk Eighty Near-Misses Per Hour With Traffic - Prestatyn

Society

Pedestrians Risk Eighty Near-Misses Per Hour With Traff...

Pedestrians in Prestatyn are risking more than 80 near-misses per hour after a pelican crossing was removed for roadworks. Images taken 18th-23rd May 2012.
by Geoff Abbott, on 23rd of May 2012
New Photography exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, London

Arts & Entertainment

New Photography exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, Lond...

New Photography exhibition, OUT OF FOCUS, opens at the Saatchi Gallery, London.
by brian minkoff, on 22nd of May 2012
Pharmacists on 24-hour strike in Greece

Politics

Pharmacists on 24-hour strike in Greece

Pharmacies in Greece close as owners launch a 24-strike to protest debts caused by the new health insurance umbrella EOPYY. Ongoing strikes, austerity protests, suicide and anger have s...
by Alexandros Michailidis, on 23rd of May 2012
Downhills Primary School Haringey, staff on strike over Academy

Society

Downhills Primary School Haringey, staff on strike over...

Teachers and parents outside Downhills Primary School in West Green, Haringey, London which is being forced to become an academy.
by Matthew Chattle, on 22nd of May 2012
International Day of Mariachis marked in Mexico

Our World

International Day of Mariachis marked in Mexico

Recently considered Universal heritage of Humanity by UNESCO day by the ICSIH on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mexico. The genre of Mariachi music and cloth...
by Jazmín Adrián, on 22nd of May 2012