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Vucic admits defeat in Serbia's parliamentary elections: Belgrade celebrates

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday admitted the ruling party's defeat in the parliamentary elections. According to preliminary data from the election commission, turnout was the highest in more than three decades. Supporters of the opposition movement, backed by students, gathered in Belgrade to celebrate after nearly two years of protests that began following the tragedy in Novi Sad.

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France prepares for a new wave of protests a week after mass riots

A week after the October 17 riots, France is preparing on Saturday for a second round of nationwide protests organized by students, trade unions and anti-government groups. The authorities will deploy 70,000 police officers, bans on gatherings have been imposed in a number of cities, and courts have already sentenced hundreds of people to prison terms. A week after the October 17 riots, France is preparing on Saturday for a second round of nationwide protests organized by students, trade unions and anti-government groups. Authorities will deploy 70,000 police officers, bans on gatherings have been imposed in a number of cities, and courts have already sentenced hundreds of people to prison.

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Belarus recommends citizens refrain from travel to six European countries amid protests

On Sunday, October 25, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry urged citizens not to make non-essential trips to France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Albania due to protests related to pensions, housing, education and corruption. The ministry reported a 'sharp deterioration' in the political situation, possible curfews and limited access to consular assistance.

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Thousands in Prague protest against the reform of public TV and radio funding

On October 25, 2026, protests took place in Prague against the plan of Andrej Babiš's government to abolish the licence fee for public media and replace it with budget funding. The lower house of parliament fast-tracked consideration of the bill; the reform envisages cutting broadcasters' budgets by about 15%. Criticism came from the opposition, President Petr Pavel and international organizations.

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Thousands protest in Orleans against the National Rally congress

In Orleans, thousands of people took part in an action against the National Rally congress, which will conclude with the launch of Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign. The action was organized by about 50 parties, trade unions and associations. Public order was maintained by nearly 3,000 police officers and gendarmes; the protests come amid heightened tension following a deadly attack in Trappes.

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France braces for new protests: 70,000 police officers, restrictions on marches and Le Pen's congress in Orleans

After last weekend's riots, France will deploy around 70,000 police officers for new protests on Saturday. The movement began with schoolchildren's actions and grew into a nationwide one amid rising living costs. The authorities are restricting demonstration routes, courts have already sentenced 217 people, and polls show Marine Le Pen strengthening six months before the presidential election. After last weekend's riots, France will deploy about 70,000 police officers for new protests on Saturday. The movement began with school actions and grew into a nationwide one amid rising cost of living. The authorities are restricting demonstration routes, courts have already sentenced 217 people, and polls show Marine Le Pen strengthening six months before the presidential election.

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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv in protest against Netanyahu's government three days before the election

On October 24, a mass protest against Benjamin Netanyahu's government took place in Tel Aviv. Demonstrators demanded the creation of an independent state commission of inquiry into the security failure that failed to prevent the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. The rally, organized by the October Council, was held three days before the parliamentary elections on October 27.

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New mass protests sweep France: over 1,300 arrested, clashes in several cities

On 24 October 2026, hundreds of thousands of French people took to the streets to protest against the rising cost of living and underfunded education. Police arrested 1,314 people; 53 officers were injured. The authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of last week's riots, yet clashes still broke out in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities. On October 24, 2026, hundreds of thousands of French people took to the streets against the rising cost of living and underfunded education. Police detained 1,314 people; 53 officers were injured. Authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of last week's riots, yet clashes still occurred in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities.

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The burned Limoges town hall has become a symbol of France's divide amid nationwide protests

After a fire destroyed the wooden clock tower of Limoges town hall, the city is divided: some blame the radical left, while others see the protests as a reflection of poverty and the high cost of living. Two suspects have been arrested, a curfew has been imposed, and the presidential election in six months heightens the political significance of the events. After a fire destroyed the wooden clock tower of Limoges town hall, the city is split: some blame radical leftists, while others see the protests as a reflection of poverty and the high cost of living. Two suspects have been arrested, a curfew has been imposed, and the presidential election in six months heightens the political significance of the events.

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France prepares for new nationwide protests: 70,000 police officers, court battles and bans in cities

New mass protests will take place in France on Saturday. The Paris authorities changed the demonstration route at the last moment, and the unions challenged the decision in court. 70,000 law enforcement officers are being mobilized across the country, and bans and a curfew have been introduced in a number of cities. New mass protests will take place in France on Saturday. The Paris authorities changed the demonstration route at the last moment, and the unions challenged the decision in court. 70,000 security personnel are being mobilized across the country, with bans and a curfew introduced in several cities.

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Milan steps up security ahead of new protests: troops deployed to the streets, shops board up their windows

Milan's authorities have sent around 500 additional military personnel to support the police ahead of Saturday's protest actions, which will take place a week after clashes and the ransacking of shops. Luxury boutiques and major chains are boarding up their windows; drones, checks at railway stations, and rapid response units are being used.

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Thousands take to the streets in protest across Italian cities: nine detained and isolated clashes with police

On 25 October 2026, mass protests took place in Rome, Milan, Florence, Turin and Bologna over the rising cost of living, the policies of Giorgia Meloni's government and the wars in the Middle East. The demonstrations were mostly peaceful, but in the evening clashes with police occurred in several cities. According to the Department of Public Security, nine people were arrested, 87 handed over to the authorities, and 371 taken to police stations for identification.

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Police used tear gas against protesters in Lyon

On October 24, 2026, French police dispersed with tear gas about 150 protesters who had gathered at the University of Lyon 3. The action took place in an area where protests are banned, amid continuing tension in France after a weekend of riots, arson and looting in several cities.

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Clashes erupt again at anti-government rally in Tirana: tear gas, rubber bullets and burned symbols of dialogue

Thousands of people took to the streets of Tirana on Saturday for another anti-government rally. Police used tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets, while protesters used firecrackers and stones. According to the health ministry, 13 people were injured. The protests, which began in May over a hotel linked to the Trump family, have grown into a broad movement against corruption demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

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