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Mass protests against the cost of living took place in France: over a thousand detained, riots and fires

On 17 October 2026, mass demonstrations took place in France against the rising cost of life and in support of students' demands. According to various sources, between 550,000 and 800,000 people took part. Demonstrations in Paris and a number of cities were accompanied by riots, arson and clashes with police; the number of detainees is estimated at between 400 and 1,800, with injured officers ranging from 60 to more than 500. One protester in Saint-Étienne lost a hand to a police grenade.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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Tourist office branch set on fire in Lyon during protests against rising prices

During nationwide cost-of-living protests, a branch of the tourist office in Lyon was ransacked and set on fire. Hooded individuals tore letters off the sign, flames spread along one side of the building, and burning debris was seen on Place Bellecour. The protests are taking place amid pressure on the Macron government following weeks of student protests.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
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Protests Against Rising Prices and Housing Crisis Held in Portugal Amid Demonstrations Across Europe

The trade union confederation CGTP and housing movements organized demonstrations in Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra on October 17, 2026, demanding higher wages, pensions and affordable housing. The actions followed the dispersal of a tent camp in Porto on Thursday; the Socialist leader demanded clarification over the police actions. At the same time, protests in France escalated into clashes with police.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read