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Dozens of artists boycott Barcelona’s Sónar festival over ties to Israeli occupation

Artists withdraw in protest of KKR investments Dozens of performers have withdrawn from the 2025 edition of Sónar, Barcelona’s renowned electronic music festival, citing ties between its parent company and real estate projects in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. More than 70 artists—including......

Artists Abandon Spain's Sonar Festival in Support of Palestinians

Dozens of artists have withdrawn from next week's Sonar electronic music festival in Spain, protesting the financial connections between its parent company and real estate investments in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. In an open letter shared on social media, more than 60 artists—including......

Muslims in France call for sheep sacrifice boycott ahead of Eid Al-Adha

In Morocco, King Mohammed VI urged citizens to abstain from sacrifice this year due to the country’s alarming decline in national livestock, particularly sheep, which has fallen by 38% since 2016. The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has announced that Eid Al-Adha 1446H will be celebrated......

Venezuela Election Favours Maduro amid Opposition Boycott

Venezuelans are heading to the polls this Sunday to elect governors and deputies in a vote widely expected to solidify President Nicolás Maduro’s hold on power. With the majority of the opposition opting to boycott the election ten months after disputing Maduro’s re-election his government......

Students at UAB Demand University Cuts Ties with Israel

Students from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have once again set up camp on campus grounds, urging the university to fulfill its previous commitment to sever all ties with Israel. The student group Acampada per Palestina UAB insists that an immediate academic boycott is necessary. In......

Former Microsoft Engineer Calls for Global Boycott Over Gaza Stance

In a bold move that has captured international attention, Ibtihal Aboussad, a former AI engineer at Microsoft, has launched a call for a global boycott of the company’s products. This statement comes in the wake of her recent termination from Microsoft following a protest during the company's......

UEFA Rejects FIFA's Proposal for 64-Team World Cup in 2030

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has firmly dismissed FIFA's proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup, set to take place in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, to include 64 teams. Ceferin characterized the idea as “a bad idea,” emphasizing that it would not benefit the tournament......

Moroccan activists call for goods boycott to combat soaring prices

Moroccan social media activists have launched a widespread campaign urging citizens to boycott essential goods such as chicken, eggs, meat, and vegetables in response to surging prices. The initiative, which has gained momentum online, seeks to pressure markets into lowering costs to more affordable......

French retailer withdraws defamation case against Moroccan boycott activist

Carrefour has withdrawn its legal action against Mohamed Kachkach, a Moroccan activist who faced defamation and slander charges for promoting a boycott of the French retail chain's stores in Youssoufia, Morocco. The case, which sparked discussions about corporate responses to activism in the region,......