Thousands protest in Vienna as far-right march on COVID measures banned
Demonstration against COVID-19 measures in Vienna
VIENNA (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters faced off with police in riot gear in Vienna on Sunday at the site of a banned far-right demonstration against coronavirus restrictions.
Vienna police banned numerous protests planned for this weekend, including one by the far-right Freedom Party on Sunday, on the grounds that protesters have generally failed to observe rules on social distancing and often not worn face masks.
Since Dec. 26, Austria has been in its third national lockdown, with non-essential shops and many other businesses closed and their staff unable to work.
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Thousands Protest in Vienna as Police Bans Far-right March Against Coronavirus Restrictions
People gather during a demonstration against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) measures and their economic consequences in Vienna, Austria, January 31, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Thousands of protesters faced off with police in riot gear in Vienna on Sunday at the site of a banned farright demonstration against coronavirus restrictions.
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Thousands of protesters faced off with police in riot gear in Vienna on Sunday at the site of a banned far-right demonstration against coronavirus restrictions.
Vienna police banned numerous protests planned for this weekend, including one by the far-right Freedom Party on Sunday, on the grounds that protesters have generally failed to observe rules on social distancing and often not worn face masks.
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Austria, thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in the capital Vienna at the site of a banned rally against COVID-19 restrictions.
Viennese authorities banned several protests planned for this weekend, including one by the far-right Freedom Party, for failing to observe health safety rules such social distancing and the wearing of face masks.
An estimated 5,000 protesters gathered on a square in the city center across the road from the former imperial palace as well as from the offices of conservative Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and President Alexander Van der Bellen. Police equipped with riot gear and face masks blocked crowds from marching down the road.
Coronavirus digest: Brussels police detain hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters dw.com 1/31/2021 dw.com
In Brussels and Vienna, police have clashed with scores of protesters demonstrating against COVID restrictions. Belgium and Austria have imposed a curfew and lockdown to fight the spread of coronavirus infections. © Francisco Seco/AP Photo/picture alliance Brussels police say they have detained more than 400 people in Brussels
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Belgium, police said they have detained more than 400 people in Brussels to prevent banned protests against measures to stem the coronavirus outbreak. Hundreds of people turned up at several locations around the capital after numerous calls to protest circulated on social media platforms.
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