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Clashes between protesters and police in Tirana: petrol bombs, water cannons, around 300 injured

Fierce clashes erupted on Monday in Tirana, the capital of Albania: demonstrators pelted police with Molotov cocktails, fireworks and stones and set fire to rubbish bins, while police responded with water cannons. The unrest comes amid months-long anti-government protests over corruption, university conditions and demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. According to the authorities, around 300 people were injured, more than half of them police officers.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Marseille braces for new unrest after an 'apocalyptic' weekend: more than 500 looted businesses and 118 injured police officers

After Saturday's riots in Marseille, where student protests escalated into mass looting, authorities banned demonstrations for eight hours, and a night-time curfew for minors is expected from Tuesday. The police union speaks of an 'unprecedented level of violence' and a shortage of ammunition; the mayor demands a change of tactics.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

Portugal: police clear protest camps for affordable housing, 55 detained

On the morning of October 20, Portuguese police dismantled tent camps on squares in Lisbon and Porto, detaining 55 people and seizing 228 tent structures. That same evening, thousands returned to the squares demanding affordable housing and the withdrawal of a bill simplifying evictions. Protesters announced their intention to restore the camp.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
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Albanian PM Edi Rama Calls Unrest Sweeping the Country a 'Hybrid War'

After a week of anti-government protests in Tirana, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed a 'hybrid war' and 'foreign actors' for the escalation of violence, having previously pointed to Russia and Iran. About 300 people were injured in the clashes. The protests began over a resort project linked to Donald Trump's family and grew into demands for Rama's resignation.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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'Yellow Vests' lawyer: curfew will not stop protests in France

David Libeskind, lawyer for the 'yellow vests' movement, said that nighttime curfews in Paris, Lyon and other cities will not affect the actions, as demonstrations take place during the day. Organizers are preparing 'Act II' — a nationwide mobilization on October 24 with 212 planned actions. The protests began in mid-September with school strikes and grew into mass demonstrations against rising prices.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
Economy

European stock markets continue to fall amid protests in France

European indices declined on Tuesday amid mass protests in France that began over the weekend. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered the introduction of partial curfews, and Paris announced the creation of a fund to support local authorities. In Italy, truck drivers are protesting against rising fuel prices. The yield on French 10-year bonds rose to 4.94%.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
Culture

One Piece flag becomes symbol of protests in France and Europe: how pop culture turns into political iconography

The black flag with a smiling skull in a straw hat — the 'Jolly Roger' from Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga — has become a prominent symbol of student and street protests in France, as well as in Belgium, Italy and Greece. Euronews examines why Generation Z chooses pop culture symbols to express protest, and recalls other examples: the Guy Fawkes mask, the three-finger salute from The Hunger Games, costumes from The Handmaid's Tale, Joker makeup and Pepe the Frog.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

French politician claims 'quite definite' Russian interference in protests

Patrick Mennucci — no, correction: Patrick Molinoz, vice-president of the Association of Mayors of France, said that recent waves of violence and riots in French cities were 'planned', and that Russian interference via social media is 'quite definite'. According to him, these events are fundamentally different from previous protests.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
World

Suspect in the arson of Limoges town hall detained in France; curfews in effect in several cities

French media report the arrest of a 34-year-old suspect linked to the far-left movement after a fire destroyed the historic town hall of Limoges. Mass protests against fuel prices and the cost of living continue across the country: curfews have been imposed in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice and Lille, more than 2,500 people have been arrested, new actions have been announced for Saturday and a strike for November 5. French media report the arrest of a 34-year-old suspect linked to the far-left movement after a fire destroyed the historic city hall of Limoges. Mass protests against fuel prices and the cost of living continue across the country: curfews have been imposed in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice and Lille, more than 2,500 people have been arrested, new actions have been announced for Saturday and a strike for 5 November.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
Economy

Eurozone inflation rises to 3.8% and brings Europeans to the streets

Eurozone inflation reached 3.8% in September, up from 3.2% in August, with energy prices rising 18.8% year on year. Protests swept across Europe — from Brussels and Paris to Lisbon and Athens. Brussels is coordinating the release of oil reserves and calling for targeted aid, but does not control prices, rents or tuition fees.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Seventh day of clashes between protesters and police in Albania: students demand resignation of PM Rama

In Tirana, clashes between students and police continued for the seventh consecutive day. According to official figures, 295 people were injured before Monday, including 186 police officers. Prime Minister Edi Rama, in power for 13 years, blames 'dark forces' for radicalising young people and rejects negotiations. Protesters demand better conditions at universities, action against corruption, and his resignation.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Mauritius lifts night curfew after rare wave of violent protests

Mauritian authorities on Monday lifted the night curfew imposed last week after the most serious unrest in nearly three decades. The protests began over water shortages and the rising cost of living, and violence erupted after a police officer seriously wounded a woman. At least 188 people have been arrested.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Luxury stores in Milan closed amid fears of new unrest

After looting and vandalism over the weekend, a number of luxury boutiques in Milan's Quadrilatero della Moda district, including Chanel, Hermes and Pomellato, closed on Monday. Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani expressed solidarity with traders and promised a tough response to attacks on the state. The 'October 17' movement announced plans for weekly Saturday demonstrations, starting with Milan.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read