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#12477598

15 June 2025

An SMD ambulance with flashing blue lights is on an emergency call in traffic near Schottenring in Vienna, Austria, on June 10, 2025. The vehicle belongs to the Sozial Medizinischer Dienst and is used for rescue and patient transport services in the Austrian capital.

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#12477599

15 June 2025

An SMD ambulance with flashing blue lights is on an emergency call in traffic near Schottenring in Vienna, Austria, on June 10, 2025. The vehicle belongs to the Sozial Medizinischer Dienst and is used for rescue and patient transport services in the Austrian capital.

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#12477600

15 June 2025

An SMD ambulance with flashing blue lights is on an emergency call in traffic near Schottenring in Vienna, Austria, on June 10, 2025. The vehicle belongs to the Sozial Medizinischer Dienst and is used for rescue and patient transport services in the Austrian capital.

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#12477601

15 June 2025

An SMD ambulance with flashing blue lights is on an emergency call in traffic near Schottenring in Vienna, Austria, on June 10, 2025. The vehicle belongs to the Sozial Medizinischer Dienst and is used for rescue and patient transport services in the Austrian capital.

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#10920749

18 January 2024

Arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for blocking the cutting of trees near Verfeuil in protest against the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels' and have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting the slogan 'A69 won't be built' and burning a faux Earth. These activists aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, NGE/Atosca continues to cut down trees. Opponents of the highway, including 'La Voie est Libre' and Thomas Brail, are calling for a halt to construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. They argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much more cost-effective. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatening over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920753

18 January 2024

A supporter is wearing a shirt with the message ''Face to the A69, another way is possible'' in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024. As construction on the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues, four arborist-climbers, known as ''squirrels,'' are currently on trial at the Toulouse courthouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the ''squirrels.'' They have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting ''A69 won't be built'' and have burned a fake representation of the Earth. The ''squirrels'' are aiming to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. NGE/Atosca is cutting down trees even though not all legal procedures have been completed. The opposition group ''La Voie est Libre,'' along with Thomas Brail, is calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriation processes for farmers have not been finalized. Critics of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction will result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920756

18 January 2024

Arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil in protest against the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels' and have constructed a mock concrete wall with the message 'A69 won't be built' and burned a fake Earth in demonstration. The 'squirrels' aim to protect the remaining trees not yet destroyed by the public works group NGE/Atosca, who are cutting trees despite unresolved legal procedures. Opponents, including Thomas Brail and the group 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free), are calling for a halt to the highway construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been settled. They argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway project, with an estimated cost of EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatens over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920760

18 January 2024

A 'squirrel' is speaking in front of supporters near a wall that has been painted with the message 'A69 won't pass' in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024. As the construction of the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues, four arborist-climbers, nicknamed 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels.' They have constructed a mock concrete wall where they have painted 'A69 won't be built' and have burned a fake Earth. The 'squirrels' are aiming to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Trees are being cut down by NGE/ATOSCA even though not all legal procedures have been completed. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opponents, and Thomas Brail are calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Critics of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction will result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920762

18 January 2024

Supporters are building a symbolic concrete wall near the Courthouse of Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, as the controversial construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues. Four arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. People have gathered to show their support for the 'squirrels.' The sympathizers have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting the message 'A69 won't be built' and have burned a representation of the Earth. The 'squirrels' aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. NGE/ATOSCA is cutting down trees even though not all legal procedures have been resolved. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opponents, and Thomas Brail are calling for the halt of the highway construction until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriation processes for farmers have not been finalized. Critics of the project argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less expensive. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction threatens to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920764

18 January 2024

Supporters of the 'squirrels,' a group of arborist-climbers, are constructing a symbolic concrete wall near the Courthouse of Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, as a protest against the ongoing construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. The 'squirrels' are currently on trial at the courthouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Sympathizers have gathered to show their support, creating a mock concrete wall where they are painting the message 'A69 won't be built' and burning a representation of the Earth. They aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, NGE/Atosca continues to cut down trees. The opposition group 'La Voie est Libre,' along with Thomas Brail, is calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway project, estimated at EUR512 million in 2018 euros excluding inflation for 54 kilometers, threatens to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920766

18 January 2024

Supporters of the 'squirrels' are protesting the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. As the controversial project continues, four arborist-climbers, nicknamed 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels.' They have constructed a mock concrete wall where they have painted 'A69 won't be built' and set ablaze a faux globe. The 'squirrels' are striving to safeguard the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet demolished. NGE/ATOSCA is cutting down trees even though not all legal procedures have been resolved. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), along with opponents and Thomas Brail, are demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriation processes for farmers have not been finalized. Critics of the project argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for a stretch of 54 kilometers, resulting in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of farmland.

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#10920767

18 January 2024

Marie Tondelier, an MP, is speaking in front of sympathizers of the 'squirrels' in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024. As the controversial construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues, four arborist-climbers, nicknamed 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have come to show their solidarity with the 'squirrels.' They have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting 'A69 won't be built' and have burned a fake Earth. The 'squirrels' are aiming to protect the last trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. NGE/ATOSCA is cutting down trees even though not all legal procedures have been resolved. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opponents, and Thomas Brail are demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been settled. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction will result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920769

18 January 2024

Arborists, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil as they occupied trees in protest against the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters are gathering to back the 'squirrels' who aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Despite ongoing legal procedures, trees continue to be cut by NGE/ATOSCA. Opponents of the project, including 'La Voie est Libre' and Thomas Brail, are calling for a halt to the highway construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. They argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatening over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920770

18 January 2024

Arborists, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil as they occupied trees to protest the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters are gathering to back the 'squirrels' and have constructed a fake concrete wall where they are painting 'A69 won't be built' and have set a fake Earth on fire. These activists aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Despite ongoing legal procedures, NGE/ATOSCA is continuing to cut down trees. Opponents, including 'La Voie est Libre' and Thomas Brail, are calling for a halt to the highway construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. They argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway project, with an estimated cost of EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatens over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920772

18 January 2024

A squirrel is holding a newspaper with the headline 'Our house is on fire' in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024. As construction on the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues, four arborist-climbers, nicknamed 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse for blocking the cutting of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels.' Sympathizers have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting 'A69 won't be built' and have burned a fake Earth. The 'squirrels' are trying to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Trees are being cut by NGE/ATOSCA even though not all legal procedures have been completed. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opponents, and Thomas Brail are calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction is expected to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920774

18 January 2024

A squirrel is blowing into the torch to extinguish it near a leaflet against the A69 highway in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024. As the construction of the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues, four arborist-climbers, nicknamed 'squirrels,' are currently on trial before the courthouse of Toulouse for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels.' Sympathizers are constructing a fake concrete wall where they are painting 'A69 won't be built' and burning a faux Earth. The 'squirrels' are aiming to protect the last trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Trees are being cut by NGE/ATOSCA even though not all legal procedures have been completed. The group 'La Voie est Libre,' along with opponents and Thomas Brail, are calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction will result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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