Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Global Protests Intensify in 2025
In 2025, people around the world protested a lot.
They were angry about many things like not having enough money, bad leaders, and unfair rules.
In Nepal, young people protested against a ban on social media and got a new female leader.
In Bulgaria, the prime minister had to leave because people were upset about corruption.
In the US, millions protested against President Trump's policies.
In the UK, a big rally was held against immigrants.
In Spain, people protested because too many tourists were making life hard for locals.
In India, farmers protested for better prices for their crops.
People also protested about the war in Gaza.
These protests showed that people want better lives and fair treatment.
Gen Z-led protests in Nepal forced PM KP Oli's resignation and brought in the first female PM, Sushila Karki.
Bulgaria's PM Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned due to mass protests over economic policies and corruption.
Millions in the US protested against President Trump's alleged authoritarian policies in 'No Kings' rallies.
UK's far-right 'Unite the Kingdom' rally against immigration drew a massive crowd, leading to clashes with police.
Protests in Barcelona and other southern European cities targeted overtourism and its impact on housing prices.
Farmers in India continued protests demanding Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantees near Delhi and in key agricultural states.
- Who
- Millions of protesters worldwide, including Gen Z youths, farmers, and various political groups
- What
- Mass protests and demonstrations against economic hardships, political instability, and social issues
- When
- Throughout 2025, with significant events in September and October
- Where
- Nepal, Bulgaria, US, UK, Spain, India, and globally over the Gaza conflict
- Why
- Economic pressure, political discontent, social injustice, and governance failures
- Nepal Protests
- Gen Z-led protests against social media ban and political instability
- Nepal's New PM
- Sushila Karki, first female PM and former chief justice
- Bulgaria Protests
- Mass protests led to PM Rosen Zhelyazkov's resignation
- US 'No Kings' Protests
- Millions protested against Trump's alleged authoritarian policies
- UK 'Unite the Kingdom' Rally
- Far-right rally against immigration, led by Tommy Robinson
- Barcelona Overtourism Protests
- Protests against housing prices and tourism impact
- India Farmers' Protests
- Protests for MSP guarantees near Delhi and in Punjab, Haryana
- Global Gaza Protests
- Mass protests against Gaza War, ended post-ceasefire