Greta Thunberg
Swedish environmental activist
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| 2024 | Thunberg was 'carried out' from the library of Stockholm University by police after participating in an encampment inside the library, which she characterized as 'repression.' |
| 2024 | Thunberg was 'carried out' from the library of Stockholm University by police after participating in an encampment inside the library, which she characterized as 'repression.' |
| December 2024 | While speaking at a pro-Palestine rally in Mannheim, Germany, Thunberg made a controversial statement declaring 'Fuck Germany and fuck Israel,' which resulted in accusations from local politicians regarding anti-Semitism. |
| December 2024 | While speaking at a pro-Palestine rally in Mannheim, Germany, Thunberg made a controversial statement declaring 'Fuck Germany and fuck Israel,' which resulted in accusations from local politicians regarding anti-Semitism. |
| November 2024 | Thunberg reflected on her pro-Palestine activism, emphasizing her stance amidst the controversies surrounding her statements and actions. |
| November 2024 | Thunberg reflected on her pro-Palestine activism, emphasizing her stance amidst the controversies surrounding her statements and actions. |
| September 2024 | Danish police apprehended Thunberg during a pro-Palestinian protest in Copenhagen against the Israel–Hamas war, where she, along with five others, was detained for blocking the entrance to a building at the University of Copenhagen. |
| September 2024 | Danish police apprehended Thunberg during a pro-Palestinian protest in Copenhagen against the Israel–Hamas war, where she, along with five others, was detained for blocking the entrance to a building at the University of Copenhagen. |
| May 11 2024 | Thunberg was detained by Swedish police during a pro-Palestinian protest outside Malmö Arena, which was hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. She subsequently released a statement opposing Israel's participation in the contest. |
| May 11 2024 | Thunberg was detained by Swedish police during a pro-Palestinian protest outside Malmö Arena, which was hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. She subsequently released a statement opposing Israel's participation in the contest. |
| May 8 2024 | A Swedish court convicted Thunberg for her civil disobedience charge and fined her 6,000 Swedish Kronor, along with an additional 1,000 Kronor in damages. |
| May 8 2024 | A Swedish court convicted Thunberg for her civil disobedience charge and fined her 6,000 Swedish Kronor, along with an additional 1,000 Kronor in damages. |
| April 23 2024 | Thunberg was charged with civil disobedience for allegedly ignoring police orders at climate demonstrations on 12 and 14 March. |
| April 23 2024 | Thunberg was charged with civil disobedience for allegedly ignoring police orders at climate demonstrations on 12 and 14 March. |
| April 6 2024 | Thunberg participated in an Extinction Rebellion-led protest in The Hague where she was forcibly removed by law enforcement for blocking a road. |
| April 6 2024 | Thunberg participated in an Extinction Rebellion-led protest in The Hague where she was forcibly removed by law enforcement for blocking a road. |
| February 2 2024 | The case against Thunberg was dismissed by a judge who agreed that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence. |
| February 2 2024 | The case against Thunberg was dismissed by a judge who agreed that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence. |
| December 5 2023 | Thunberg, along with three researchers affiliated with Fridays for Future Sweden, published an opinion piece in The Guardian titled 'We won't stop speaking out about Gaza's suffering – there is no climate justice without human rights,' clarifying their support for Palestinian civilians amidst the conflict. |
| December 5 2023 | Thunberg, along with three researchers affiliated with Fridays for Future Sweden, published an opinion piece in The Guardian titled 'We won't stop speaking out about Gaza's suffering – there is no climate justice without human rights,' clarifying their support for Palestinian civilians amidst the conflict. |
| November 15 2023 | Thunberg appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and entered a plea of 'not guilty' in response to her arrest in October. |
| November 15 2023 | Thunberg appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and entered a plea of 'not guilty' in response to her arrest in October. |
| October 20 2023 | Greta Thunberg participated in her usual Friday climate protests, where she held a sign advocating for climate justice and showed support for Palestinians amidst the ongoing Israel–Hamas war. Following this, she faced criticism for not condemning Hamas's attacks on Israel. |
| October 20 2023 | Greta Thunberg participated in her usual Friday climate protests, where she held a sign advocating for climate justice and showed support for Palestinians amidst the ongoing Israel–Hamas war. Following this, she faced criticism for not condemning Hamas's attacks on Israel. |
| October 18 2023 | Thunberg was arrested in London during protests against the Energy Intelligence Forum, charged with failing to comply with a lawful order to disperse. |
| October 18 2023 | Thunberg was arrested in London during protests against the Energy Intelligence Forum, charged with failing to comply with a lawful order to disperse. |
| October 11 2023 | Thunberg's second trial for disobedience occurred in Sweden regarding the 24 July incident, where she was found guilty and fined 4,500 Swedish crowns. |
| October 11 2023 | Thunberg's second trial for disobedience occurred in Sweden regarding the 24 July incident, where she was found guilty and fined 4,500 Swedish crowns. |
| August 4 2023 | Thunberg canceled her appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival to promote her book, The Climate Book, citing her stance against the festival's association with a firm connected to the fossil fuel industry. |
| August 4 2023 | Thunberg canceled her appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival to promote her book, The Climate Book, citing her stance against the festival's association with a firm connected to the fossil fuel industry. |
| July 24 2023 | A trial was held at Malmö District Court regarding Thunberg's charge of disobedience for disrupting traffic. Despite acknowledging the facts, she argued her protest was a form of self-defence against climate threats. |
| July 24 2023 | A trial was held at Malmö District Court regarding Thunberg's charge of disobedience for disrupting traffic. Despite acknowledging the facts, she argued her protest was a form of self-defence against climate threats. |
| June 2023 | In June 2023, Greta Thunberg condemned the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine by Russia as an act of ecocide, calling for accountability and prosecution for those responsible. |
| June 2023 | In June 2023, Greta Thunberg condemned the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine by Russia as an act of ecocide, calling for accountability and prosecution for those responsible. |
| June 29 2023 | Thunberg met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European figures to form a working group focused on addressing ecological damage caused by the ongoing Russian invasion. |
| June 29 2023 | Thunberg met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European figures to form a working group focused on addressing ecological damage caused by the ongoing Russian invasion. |
| June 19 2023 | Thunberg participated in a Reclaim the Future protest in Malmö, Sweden, where she was charged with disobeying a police order. |
| June 19 2023 | Thunberg participated in a Reclaim the Future protest in Malmö, Sweden, where she was charged with disobeying a police order. |
| June 9 2023 | Greta Thunberg graduated from high school and marked the occasion by attending what would be her last school strike for climate protest before receiving her diploma, wearing traditional Swedish graduation attire. |
| June 9 2023 | Greta Thunberg graduated from high school and marked the occasion by attending what would be her last school strike for climate protest before receiving her diploma, wearing traditional Swedish graduation attire. |
| March 21 2023 | The Nacka District Court allowed Thunberg's class action lawsuit against the Swedish government for insufficient climate policy to proceed. |
| March 21 2023 | The Nacka District Court allowed Thunberg's class action lawsuit against the Swedish government for insufficient climate policy to proceed. |
| February 14 2023 | The Climate Book was released in the United States and other regions, with Thunberg contributing writings and donating all royalties to her foundation. |
| February 14 2023 | The Climate Book was released in the United States and other regions, with Thunberg contributing writings and donating all royalties to her foundation. |
| January 17 2023 | Thunberg was detained by German police along with other activists during a demonstration at the opencast coal mine of Garzweiler 2, but was released the same day after an identity check. |
| January 17 2023 | Thunberg was detained by German police along with other activists during a demonstration at the opencast coal mine of Garzweiler 2, but was released the same day after an identity check. |
| January 14 2023 | Thunberg spoke during a protest in Lützerath, urging German authorities to halt the expansion of a nearby coal mine. |
| January 14 2023 | Thunberg spoke during a protest in Lützerath, urging German authorities to halt the expansion of a nearby coal mine. |
| 2022 | A species of frog native to Panama, Pristimantis gretathunbergae, was named in her honor. |
| 2022 | A species of frog native to Panama, Pristimantis gretathunbergae, was named in her honor. |
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