Friday, May 30, 2008

Europe fuel protests spread wider

Fuel protests triggered by rising oil prices have spread to more countries across Europe, with thousands of fishermen on strike.

In Spain, Europe's largest fish producer, the action is expected to bring the industry to a halt, as thousands demonstrate in Madrid.

French fishermen have been protesting for weeks, and Portuguese, Belgian and Italian colleagues are also involved.

UK and Dutch lorry drivers held similar protests earlier this week.

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