There had been sporadic protests since October 2008 against the Icelandic government's handling of the financial crisis.

They were met with overwhelming applause, although there were sporadic protests.

After the end of each siege, violent suppression of sporadic protests continued throughout the following months.

But sporadic, small-scale protests continue to deflect attention from the sporting spectacle.

There were only sporadic protests outside the city.

The period between 2007 and 2010 saw sporadic protests which were followed by large arrests.

At least two people were arrested in sporadic protests there.

Despite the oppression, sporadic protests against the government continued.

But residents said the new system generated considerable confusion and sporadic protests as it was introduced in shops across the republic.

There have been sporadic protests by parents against the strikers.