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According to La Repubblica, calls for new riots on October 24 are spreading on Italian social media over 'repressive government decrees.' Some protesters plan peaceful demonstrations against rising prices, rents and unemployment. The October 17 movement announced Saturday actions in nine cities, while right-wing forces call for confronting the protesters.
Javlon TursunovProtests in France began with schoolchildren in Paris suburbs unhappy with learning conditions; students later joined them. The main cause is high housing and rent prices, especially in Paris. Some actions escalated into riots, in which, according to Kun.uz, radical groups became involved.
Sevara AzamovaFrance's tourism industry is worried over riots in Nice, Paris and Lyon. According to MKG Consulting, between 19 and 20 October the lead of Paris hotels in bookings compared with 2025 fell sharply. The US, China and Germany advised their citizens to be cautious. Experts assess the consequences depending on how long the unrest lasts.
Sevara AzamovaFrench 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 TursunovHassan's tech and delivery shop near Place de la République was looted on 17 October during unrest after largely peaceful protests. He told Euronews about the assault, the loss of goods and waiting for the insurance assessment. The government announced support measures for affected shops and stepped-up policing.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Morningstar DBRS analysts, insurance losses from mass riots in France over the past weekend could reach €1.2 billion. Brokers also allow for the possibility of exceeding €1 billion. Trade Minister Serge Papin said at least 3,000 businesses were affected, including Louis Vuitton and Kenzo stores.
Sevara AzamovaAfter Saturday's riots in France, which saw more than 3,000 stores looted, a political battle has erupted in the country over the interpretation of events. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and the interior minister blamed far-left groups; Jean-Luc Mélenchon denies this. A parliamentary inquiry, social media shutdowns and a shortage of police are being discussed. The presidential election is six months away.
Sevara AzamovaAfter 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 TursunovAfter riots and looting in Paris, shop owners continued cleaning up and repairing damaged storefronts on Monday. The owner of video game stores near Place de la République said his businesses were looted for hours despite calls to the police.
Sevara AzamovaAfter 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 AzamovaAfter 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 TursunovFrance experienced some of the most serious riots in recent years, with at least 3,000 stores damaged or looted. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced new curfews, while authorities held emergency meetings, including talks with social media platforms.
Javlon TursunovFrench police detained a 40-year-old man, allegedly linked to far-left movements, in the case of the fire that destroyed the historic town hall of Limoges on Saturday, October 17. Anti-terrorism units have joined the investigation. The city's mayor criticized the police's actions, and Prime Minister Lecornu will travel to Limoges on Friday.
Sevara AzamovaAfter mass riots on October 17, accompanied by arson and looting, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez attempted to resign, but the president rejected his resignation. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu empowered mayors to impose curfews; restrictions were announced in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Nice. Criminal charges for most detainees, a financial accountability law and a fund to support affected workers were also announced.
Sevara AzamovaAfter mass riots in France, in which more than 3,000 businesses were damaged, Digital Affairs Minister Anne Le Henanf called on six resale platforms to urgently remove listings of allegedly stolen goods and demanded cooperation with authorities to hold resellers accountable.
Sevara AzamovaFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews would be introduced on Tuesday in regions where the situation requires it. Partial curfews introduced on Monday in Paris, Bordeaux and Nice, according to him, helped keep the night calm. The riots began after weeks of student demonstrations and were among the most serious in recent years.
Javlon TursunovPatrick 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 AzamovaParis police on Monday imposed a nighttime curfew on the Place de la Republique and in the Les Halles shopping district following some of the most serious riots in France in recent years. The ban is in effect from 23:00 to 6:00 on Tuesday, and gatherings and demonstrations are prohibited from 20:00. The Prime Minister had earlier instructed prefects to impose 'very limited' and 'localized' curfews to prevent looting.
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