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Euronews in its Europe Today edition of 20 October 2026 reported on the continuation of political disputes in France after the weekend riots, retailers' losses amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, a wave of protests across Europe, and a Russian drone strike on a park in Kharkiv that killed two children.
Sevara AzamovaThe number of stores damaged during the riots in France has reached 3,000 — twice the estimate given a day earlier. Insurers are not providing loss estimates; markets are falling, government bond yields are rising. The benchmark is the 2023 riots with €793 million in insured losses, while the new riot insurance scheme has not yet come into force.
Otabek YusupovMauritian 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 KarimovThe Conference of Catholic Bishops of France condemned violence and looting during Saturday protests in which, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, about 550,000 people took part in 110 demonstrations, with around 400 arrests. The bishops called for dialogue and the restoration of peace.
Aziz KarimovAfter 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 KarimovParis and Milan led the decline of European markets on Monday amid mass riots in France and clashes in Milan, which heightened concerns over high debt. Nasdaq rebounded after last week's drop on AI worries. In Jakarta, the market plunged to a six-year low following an MSCI decision.
Nilufar KarimovaAfter student protests escalated into riots, Emmanuel Macron has faced criticism from every political flank. Police reported 855 arrests, the interior minister offered his resignation, but the president declined it. The 'yellow vests' announced a 'second act' with new demonstrations, while Macron's opponents, including Le Pen, Bardella and his former prime ministers, are using the crisis ahead of the 2027 elections.
Otabek YusupovAfter the riots in France, in which hundreds of police officers and firefighters were injured and around 2,400 people were detained, waves of public support were sparked by stories of shop owners and residents who defended their stores. A video of a Micromania employee in Nice and a distraught phone shop owner in Paris went viral; a fundraiser for the latter raised more than €88,000.
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 YusupovFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he is ready to declare a state of emergency if necessary, but for now considers curfews a more suitable measure. After a weekend marked by the largest street riots in recent years, authorities are introducing local curfews, preparing a fund to support affected businesses, and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, who had submitted his resignation, remains in office.
Aziz KarimovAfter 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 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 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 KarimovAfter Saturday protests against the cost of living escalated into mass looting, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted the loss of control and submitted his resignation, which Macron declined to accept. More than 2,500 arrests, around 1,000 injured law enforcement officers, damage estimated at 'hundreds of millions of euros'.
Otabek YusupovAfter nationwide cost-of-living protests escalated into mass riots, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted the police had lost control and submitted his resignation, but Emmanuel Macron rejected it, demanding transparency in the investigation of planning and intelligence failures. More than 2,500 people were detained, around 1,000 security personnel were injured, and damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.
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