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After nationwide protests over the cost of living, during which about 2,000 people were detained across France, clashes with police and looting broke out again in Paris on Sunday. About 550 of the 855 people detained in Paris remain in custody. Around 500 police officers, firefighters and medics were injured. Macron is set to address the nation, while opponents blame each other for the escalation.
Aziz KarimovAfter several days of unrest in France, sparked by protests over the cost of living, a fire broke out in Paris on Sunday evening, October 18, near Place de la République. Police cordoned off the area and firefighters battled the blaze. Looting of a clothing store and bicycle burnings were reported.
Aziz KarimovAfter Saturday's nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living, which escalated into riots and looting, cleanup and restoration of damaged buildings and shops began in France's three largest cities.
Otabek YusupovAfter Saturday's nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living, Paris woke on Sunday morning to widespread damage: burned bicycles, smashed shop windows and traces of looting. Nike, Sephora, Burger King and the ticket offices of the Paris Opera were affected. Clean-up and repairs began early in the morning.
Aziz KarimovA year after the theft of eight crown jewels, the Louvre is closing gaps in its security system, yet the museum's reputation has suffered, and the decay of its infrastructure is causing growing concern. New director Christophe Leribault promises change, but funding for a large-scale modernization remains in question.
Aziz KarimovOn 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 YusupovOn October 17, 2026, protests against the rising cost of living in Brussels and Liège turned into clashes with police: tear gas and water cannons were used. In Paris, mass demonstrations were accompanied by riots and looting; an Euronews crew was attacked near Place de la République.
Aziz KarimovEuronews correspondents were attacked by masked looters near Place de la République in Paris on 17 October during joint protests by the 'yellow vests' and student groups. The cameraman was beaten, the camera was stolen, and the footage was lost.
Otabek YusupovOn Saturday, protests against the rising cost of life took place in France, uniting 'yellow vests', schoolchildren, students, farmers, trade unions and climate activists. According to the authorities, at least 272 people were detained, including 163 in Paris. Clashes with police occurred in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and other cities; about 500 actions were planned in total.
Otabek YusupovTurkey's Directorate of Communications will hold the exhibition 'Istanbul: One City, A Thousand Perspectives' in Paris on October 19–20. The display will feature works in contemporary miniature, illumination, painting, watercolor, illustration, tile art and digital art, including works by artist Leyla Kara. The aim is to present Turkey's cultural richness to a French and international audience and to strengthen Istanbul's global cultural visibility.
Shahnoza ErgashevaOn Tuesday, October 13, 2026, tens of thousands of people across France took part in student protests over teacher shortages, poor school conditions and overcrowded classrooms. In Paris, the demonstration at Place Vauban turned into riots: protesters threw bottles, stones and fireworks at police, who responded with water cannons, tear gas and stun grenades. According to the authorities, about 161,500 people took part in the actions across the country, while unions put the figure at around 480,000. The acc
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