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France estimates damage from weekend riots at tens or hundreds of millions of euros

French Economy Minister Roland Lescour estimated the damage from violence during last weekend's protests at 'tens or possibly hundreds of millions' of euros. He called what happened 'extremely serious' and said the country was attacked 'from within' by anarchists and hooligans. The government is working with insurers to support affected merchants. For next Saturday, the 'yellow vests' and unions have announced new demonstrations in Paris.

Javlon Tursunov
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Meloni government approves new security decree: new crime for violence at protests, liability of minors, and 500 soldiers in Milan

The Italian Council of Ministers on October 20, 2026 approved the eighth package of security measures — the so-called Cortei decree. It introduces a criminal offense for violent participation in demonstrations, a presumption of criminal liability for minors aged 14–18, and a penalty of up to 12 years for organizing groups via social media. The provision granting military personnel judicial police functions was removed, according to sources, after objections from President Mattarella. 500 military personnel will be sent to Milan until December 31, 2026.

Javlon Tursunov
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Brigitte Macron's family pastry shop in Amiens was guarded by 36 police officers in six vehicles

During protests in France, a pastry shop belonging to Brigitte Macron's grandnephew Jean-Baptiste Trogneux in Amiens was guarded by 36 police officers in six vehicles. On social media, the shop was dubbed 'the most protected shop in France.' The protests began in late September and spread across the country; on October 18, Macron delivered an address, promising to punish those responsible for the riots and to support affected businesses.

Sevara Azamova
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MEP Fabrice Leggeri linked protests in France to the failure of integration policy

Fabrice Leggeri, a Member of the European Parliament from the National Rally, said in an interview with Euronews that the riots and protests in France were the result of the failure of integration policy and the absence of a controlled migration policy. He called on the government to draw conclusions and reproached President Emmanuel Macron for not addressing the problem. Against the backdrop of unrest in the country, temporary curfews were imposed.

Sevara Azamova
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French PM Lecornu to meet unions amid unrest and prepares 'massive' police deployment

After the most serious unrest in France in recent years, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will meet five unions on Wednesday to discuss freedom of demonstration and promised a massive police deployment ahead of new protests on Saturday. Partial curfews have been imposed in Paris and other cities, parliament agreed a parliamentary inquiry, and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation, which Macron rejected.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
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France extends curfews in several cities after Saturday protests

After Saturday protests, which, according to reports, were attended by around 550,000 people, the authorities of Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse extended or imposed a curfew. Marseille imposed a restriction on minors for the first time, and the Ligue 2 match between Montpellier and Red Star was moved to Monday.

Sevara Azamova
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UN Human Rights Chief expressed concern over mass protests in Europe

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed concern over human rights violations amid mass protests in Albania, Belgium, France, Italy and Portugal. He condemned acts of violence, reported cases of excessive use of force by police, including against children, and called on states to engage in dialogue with protesters and conduct independent investigations.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
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Greek students set up tents outside parliament in protest against expensive housing

University students set up tents outside the parliament building in Athens to spend the night there on the eve of a schoolchildren's march. This is the second such action in several days amid high housing prices. On Wednesday, schoolchildren across the country, including Thessaloniki, plan marches for better public education, funding, smaller classes, and cheaper products in school canteens.

Javlon Tursunov
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French Prime Minister Promises 'Massive' Police Deployment for New Weekend Protests

After some of the most serious riots in recent years, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said police would be deployed 'massively' on Saturday. Partial curfews have been introduced in Paris and a number of cities, a suspect in the burning of the Limoges town hall has been detained, and nearly 150 people have been remanded in custody. The interior minister offered his resignation, but Macron rejected it.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
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France prepares 'massive' security operation with military involvement for Saturday protests

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a large-scale security operation for the expected protests on Saturday following violent demonstrations over the cost of living. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said military personnel from Operation Sentinelle would be deployed to free up police officers and gendarmes, and also mentioned a possible ban on unauthorized demonstrations.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Activists in Germany blocked entrances to Rheinmetall and General Dynamics plants over arms supplies to Israel

Pro-Palestinian activists from the group Peacefully Against Genocide held coordinated sit-in protests on 20 October at several German arms plants, including Rheinmetall facilities in Berlin and a General Dynamics site. Participants said the German government continues to approve arms supplies to Israel and demanded they be stopped. Organizers announced further protests across the country.

Javlon Tursunov
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Women and Youth at the Center of the 'Cockroach Party' Protests in India

The youth movement Cockroach Janta Party, which emerged as a satirical response to remarks by India's Chief Justice about unemployed youth, secured the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and is now demanding the removal of Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar. Women and queer activists are at the forefront of the protests, including Neha Bora, Navkiran Natt, and Gurmehar Kaur, despite detentions, sexualized threats, and AI-generated images.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
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Albanian PM Edi Rama calls for dialogue on the seventh day of anti-government protests

Anti-government protests in Albania have continued for the seventh consecutive day. Prime Minister Edi Rama declared his readiness for dialogue, placing chairs labeled “Dialogue” outside his office, but ruled out talks with those involved in violence. The protests began on October 13 over problems in education and later grew into discontent over corruption and rising prices.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
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Student protests over forest fires and toxic smog took place in Indonesia

On October 20, students and activists held demonstrations in Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Makassar and Pekanbaru, demanding that the forest fires be recognized as a national disaster. The actions coincided with the second anniversary of Prabowo Subianto's presidency. Fires since July have destroyed more than 1.9 million hectares, and smog has sickened thousands of people.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
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Italy to send 500 military personnel with police powers to Milan after riots

After street riots and looting in Milan during protests against the high cost of living, Giorgia Meloni's government is preparing a security package: 500 military personnel with judicial police powers, extension of preventive detention to 24 hours, including for minors, deferred arrests for group damage, and restrictions on assemblies. More than 270 people were detained, about 80% of them minors, and 14 police officers were injured.

Sevara Azamova
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