Austria

Austrians take to the streets over living costs Activists gather to protest against inflation and the effects of anti-Russia sanctions Thousands of people poured onto the streets of Vienna on Saturday, protesting against the soaring cost of living, with many denouncing the Austrian government and the “ globalist agenda. ” An estimated 3,000 people took part in the rally, as reported by the Heute newspaper, citing the city police force. Another gathering, dubbed the “ patriots’ march, ” also took place in downtown Vienna. There was a heavy security presence along the routes, and both events passed without incident. The protesters accused the Austrian government of failing its own people and working in the interests of “ globalists. ” Some activists denounced mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations, but the dominant theme on Saturday was skyrocketing energy prices, and the inflationary crisis. Protesters called for the lifting of “ suicid