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'Yellow Vest' organizers announce new protests in France for October 24 and 31

The coordination group of the 'yellow vests' movement announced new actions on October 24 and 31 ahead of a nationwide trade union mobilization on November 5. The movement's website editor Benjamin Ball spoke of a plan for gradual escalation. Earlier, Saturday protests on October 17 in a number of cities were accompanied by unrest, and the group criticized President Macron's televised address as an 'empty speech'.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

France bans mass gatherings in Marseille after weekend riots

Marseille authorities banned gatherings and demonstrations from noon to 8:00 pm following the riots of October 17–18. A curfew has been imposed in Denain. Over the weekend, 2,331 people were detained, more than 2,000 businesses were affected, and damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Mass protests with riots took place in France, Macron addressed the nation

On October 17, nationwide protests took place in France, escalating into riots: in Lyon a tourist office was set on fire, in Marseille the city hall was stormed. According to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, 140 actions with 32,800 participants took place in the regions, and 166 people were detained. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence, blamed

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

New 'No Kings' Protest Against Trump Held in the US

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, Los Angeles, and South Portland (Maine) for the nationwide 'No Kings' protest against President Donald Trump. Participants demanded equal rights, some called for ICE to be disbanded, and many urged people to vote early in the midterm elections.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Minister admits police 'lost control' during riots in France

After Saturday protests against the cost of living escalated into mass looting, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted the loss of control and submitted his resignation, which Macron declined to accept. More than 2,500 arrests, around 1,000 injured law enforcement officers, damage estimated at 'hundreds of millions of euros'.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

In Guadalajara, a protest against the water crisis escalated into riots: state Congress buildings set on fire

A second demonstration in a week over water shortages and contamination in Guadalajara ended in violence: a group in masks, according to authorities and organizers, set fire to the entrances of the state Congress. Five people were detained. The first protest on October 11 drew more than 10,000 people and ended with 57 injured and 39 detained.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

French Interior Minister Admitted Police 'Lost Control' During Protests

After nationwide cost-of-living protests escalated into mass riots, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted the police had lost control and submitted his resignation, but Emmanuel Macron rejected it, demanding transparency in the investigation of planning and intelligence failures. More than 2,500 people were detained, around 1,000 security personnel were injured, and damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Germany Issues Travel Warning for France Amid Violent Protests

Germany's Foreign Ministry issued a warning on Monday for travelers to France after mass protests over the cost of living, which were accompanied by riots and more than 2,000 arrests. The ministry urged people to avoid demonstrations and warned that further actions and possible unrest in the coming days cannot be ruled out.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
Economy

French stocks fell more than 1% amid protests

The CAC 40 index fell 1.1% after mass protests in France over the rising cost of living. According to Anadolu, around 2,400 people were detained and around 1,000 police officers and firefighters were injured. The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped 0.63%, and the eurozone banking sector lost 1.4%.

Nilufar Karimova
1 min read
Society

Students blocked the entrance to the Louvre in support of schoolchildren's protests

On 19 October 2026, students of the École du Louvre blocked the entrances to the museum in Paris, preventing it from opening at its usual time of 9 a.m. The action was held in support of the nationwide high school student movement and against the backdrop of mass protests against the rising cost of living, which were accompanied over the weekend by riots, arrests and a resignation that President Macron refused to accept. On 19 October 2026, students of the École du Louvre blocked the entrances to the museum in Paris, preventing it from opening at its usual time of 9 a.m. The action was held in support of a nationwide high school students' movement and took place amid mass protests against the rising cost of living, which were accompanied over the weekend by riots, arrests and a resignation that President Macron refused to accept.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Limoges City Hall almost destroyed by fire during protests in France

On Saturday, during nationwide protests against the rising cost of living and conditions in schools, the 19th-century Limoges city hall building burned down: the roof collapsed and the building was practically destroyed. In several cities, other town halls were attacked and set on fire. Almost 2,400 people were detained, and about a thousand police officers and gendarmes were injured. Authorities estimate attendance at 550,000, organizers at 800,000. Macron blamed far-left activists in part for the violence.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Albania sees sixth day of protests: clashes in Tirana, Edi Rama refuses to resign

Anti-government protests in Tirana continue for a sixth day over poor conditions at universities, high tuition fees and corruption. Police used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets; according to the health ministry, 272 people have been injured since Tuesday, including 169 police officers. Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demands to resign, calling the protests 'the work of a foreign hand'.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

In Albania student protests escalated into clashes: Edi Rama refused to resign

On October 18, student protests in Tirana intensified again: police used water cannons and tear gas, 28 people were injured, including 19 police officers. In an hour-long video address, Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not resign and blamed “external forces,” mentioning Russia and Iran. The Russian Foreign Ministry rejected the accusations of interference.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Macron rejects resignation of Interior Minister Nunyez after riots in France

After mass protests over the cost of living escalated into riots, Interior Minister Laurent Nunyez submitted his resignation, acknowledging a 'loss of control' by the police. Macron rejected the resignation, citing the need for continuous command of the security forces, and demanded transparency over 'failures in forecasting and intelligence.' Nearly 2,400 detained, about 1,000 injured police officers, around 1,500 looted stores.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read