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Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the 'shocking scenes' of the riots in France justify Budapest's tough migration policy. Anti-austerity protests in Paris, Lyon and Marseille were accompanied by pogroms and fires, including the burned-down town hall in Limoges. Magyar's comments drew criticism in Hungary, while Tusk and Macron took different positions.
Otabek YusupovMass protests against the rising cost of living on 18 October (reported as a Saturday) escalated into riots in several cities: looting, arson and vandalism. The Interior Ministry reported more than 2,000 arrests and over 600 injured security personnel; the ministry estimated 550,000 participants, while the CGT union put the figure at nearly 800,000. In Limoges the historic town hall burned down, a demonstrator died in Paris, and a teenager in Saint-Étienne lost a hand to a police grenade. Macron addressed the nation; Lecornu is holding crisis talks.
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 mass protests in France, demonstrations against the cost of living swept through Italian cities and escalated into clashes with police. In Milan, 50 people were detained, in Turin — 12, in Bologna — 7. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence; the CGIL union leader announced a general strike for November 20.
Aziz KarimovProtests against the rising cost of living in France on October 17 escalated into mass looting and vandalism in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities. Carrefour reports 50 stores of its chain looted and damage exceeding €10 million; in total, according to the company's chief, around 1,500 stores of other chains were affected. The Interior Ministry reports more than 600 injured police officers and gendarmes and over 2,000 arrests.
Otabek YusupovOn October 17, mass protests took place in France against the rising cost of living and for improved conditions in schools and the abolition of the current university admission system. According to available data, between 500,000 and 800,000 people took part in the actions. They were accompanied by riots, clashes with police and more than 1,000 arrests.
Aziz KarimovAfter Saturday's protests over the cost of living in France, around 1,800 people were detained, including a record 855 in Paris. Riots and looting hit Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice and Strasbourg; in Limoges, a 19th-century town hall burned down. About 500 police officers and rescuers were injured, and a 17-year-old teenager lost a hand. Macron will address the nation, and politicians blame each other.
Otabek YusupovBelgian police reported 195 people detained during Saturday protests against education policy and budget cuts in Brussels and Liège. In Brussels, 150 people were detained, in Liège — 45, including minors. Police used tear gas and water cannons, and five officers sustained minor injuries.
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 KarimovAfter Saturday's protests against the cost of living, central Lyon was left with looted shops, shattered windows and a burned-out tourist office. Clean-up crews cleared Rue de la République on Sunday morning. The riots came amid nationwide demonstrations one year before France's presidential election.
Aziz KarimovAfter nationwide protests against the cost of living held on Saturday, France faced riots, arson and looting. The Interior Ministry reported more than 1,800 detained and over 500 injured police officers and firefighters. The town hall in Limoges burned down, shops were damaged in Paris, Marseille and Lille. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu blamed the 'far left', while the opposition criticised the police's actions.
Aziz KarimovIn Lisbon, protesters set up a tent camp on Rossio Square, demanding measures against rising housing prices and the cost of living. The action took place after a march involving thousands of people across the country and replicates tent protests in Porto and Spain, where demonstrations have been going on for a fourth week.
Aziz KarimovIn Limoges, a group of people set fire to the 19th-century town hall after nationwide protests against the rising cost of living. According to the Haute-Vienne prefecture, the building was largely destroyed: the roof and spire collapsed, and about two-thirds of the facade was destroyed. Across France, around 550,000 people took part in the protests according to the Interior Ministry, with demonstrations in several cities escalating into riots. Nineteen people were detained.
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 YusupovAnti-government protests in Albania continue for a fifth day. In Tirana, students and other demonstrators clashed with police outside the ministry of education and the office of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Police used tear gas, water cannons and, according to reports, rubber bullets. Hundreds of people have been detained and dozens of police officers injured.
Aziz KarimovOn 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, October 17, 2026, during nationwide protests against rising prices in France, demonstrators broke into the Marseille city hall building, toppled a bust of Marianne and damaged furniture. Police later cleared the building. Earlier, masked protesters attacked the facade of the municipal police station, set fire to garbage containers and threw smoke devices inside.
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