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Mass protests in France triggered a sell-off on European exchanges: the CAC 40 lost 1.56%, the DAX 40 fell 1.36%, and the FTSE MIB 30 dropped 1.77%. Shares of BNP Paribas, Societe Generale and Credit Agricole fell 2–2.5%, AXA fell almost 2%. The euro declined against the dollar, government bonds came under pressure, and the France–Germany yield spread stood at around 140 basis points.
Nilufar KarimovaOnline platform Vinted declared “zero tolerance” for selling stolen goods and removed suspicious listings after the looting in France on October 17. The government is preparing measures, and eBay announced a portal for law enforcement.
Otabek YusupovAfter nationwide protests over the cost of living and conditions in schools, which were accompanied by riots and looting, traders in Paris, Lille, Lyon and Marseille report destroyed shops and injured staff.
Aziz KarimovAfter protests against rising prices and fuel costs that were accompanied by violence and looting, French authorities are imposing a nighttime curfew in Lille, Douai, Wasquehal and Denain. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered prefects to introduce local restrictions, announced a large-scale judicial operation and partial unemployment measures for affected businesses.
Otabek YusupovFrance's National Police Inspectorate (IGPN) opened four investigations into alleged cases of police violence during the protests of October 17, Franceinfo reported. Earlier, on October 13, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had spoken of 36 investigations since the start of the student mobilization.
Aziz KarimovThe 'Flamingo' anti-government protests in Albania have been going on for months; after a student movement joined over high tuition fees, clashes intensified. Prime Minister Edi Rama said protests are a right while violence is a crime, and promised legal consequences. The European Commission condemned the violence and called for a proportionate response within the law.
Otabek YusupovDonald Trump said that migrants have 'taken over France' and called on Paris to close the borders immediately. Protests that began in mid-September over problems in schools escalated into nationwide strikes; more than 2,330 people were detained over the weekend, and nearly 1,000 law enforcement officers were injured. Macron blamed radical far-left groups, Lecornu ordered local curfews.
Otabek YusupovThe Paris prosecutor's office reported 855 detentions in connection with Saturday's protests over the cost of living and another 208 detentions on Sunday. The first expedited court hearings are scheduled for Monday. A ban on gatherings has been imposed in Marseille, and a curfew is in effect in Denain until October 25.
Aziz KarimovAfter a weekend of unrest in French cities, leading newspapers diverge in their assessments: Libération calls what happened an “anatomy of a fiasco” by the authorities, Le Figaro blames the judicial system and “far-left militias,” while Le Monde examines the far-left phenomenon with input from historians.
Aziz KarimovThe European Commission said the right to peaceful protest is a fundamental right in democratic countries, but called violence, arson and looting during Saturday's actions in France unacceptable. According to official figures, about 1,000 police officers were injured, around 2,400 people were detained, and damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.
Otabek YusupovAfter a weekend of riots in France, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered prefects to impose 'partial and strictly local' curfews; restrictions have been in effect since Monday evening in Paris, Lille and Lyon. More than 2,500 people have been detained and thousands of shops damaged. Macron rejected the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, who admitted losing control in a number of cities.
Aziz KarimovOver the weekend, protests against the housing crisis took place in Lisbon's Rossio Square: participants pitched tents and spent the night on the square, demanding action from the government. Demonstrators, including students, complained about rising rents. According to 49-year-old Ivan Silva, an apartment that cost €180 in 2015 is now beyond his means.
Aziz KarimovFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a large-scale police operation after Saturday's cost-of-living protests turned into riots. Around 2,400 people were arrested, and hundreds of police officers and firefighters were injured. In Paris, nearly 200 investigators will examine camera footage and social media to identify suspects, and local curfews have been introduced.
Otabek YusupovFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered prefects to introduce partial and local curfews from Monday evening following riots and looting during weekend protests. He did not rule out a state of emergency but considered targeted measures more appropriate. A large-scale judicial operation involving about 200 investigators was also announced, along with support measures for affected businesses.
Aziz KarimovThe 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 KarimovMarseille 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 KarimovOn 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 KarimovA phrase from a Snapchat screenshot that schoolchildren believe was written by undercover police has become the unofficial slogan of protests in France and spread to demonstrations in Brussels, Bologna and Milan. Police involvement has not been confirmed.
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