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Zakharova linked the unrest in France to the legacy of the revolution and advised Paris to deal with its internal problems

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that the French authorities themselves cultivated a propensity for destruction in society, and that the roots of the mass unrest should be sought in the country's attitude toward the Great French Revolution. According to RTL, Macron, Lecornu and Nunez did not expect such a rapid escalation of the situation.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Former French President Hollande Criticized Macron's Government Amid Protests

Former French President François Hollande, in an interview with France Inter, called Emmanuel Macron's government weak and said the president is 'as if absent' amid the unrest in the country. In his view, the authorities underestimated the scale of social anger and the aggressiveness of the protesters. The protests began in late September with problems in the education sector, and on October 17 more than half a million people took to the streets.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Night curfew imposed in central Paris amid threat of unrest

The Paris city hall announced a ban on staying on Place de la République and in part of the Halles district from 23:00 on October 20 until 06:00 on October 21. Exceptions were made for local residents, enterprise employees and emergency services with valid documents. Police also banned mass gatherings in several districts from 20:00 to 06:00.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Macron condemns 'stupid comments' by foreign leaders about the unrest in France and calls them part of election campaigns

French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking in Doha, criticized Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (without naming them) for their comments about the unrest of October 17, accusing them of exploiting the events for election campaigns and relying on fake AI videos. He rejected claims of a 'migrant invasion' and promised tough measures for the new protests on October 24. Trump and Netanyahu linked the unrest to migration and Islamism.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
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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
1 min read
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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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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
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Macron under pressure amid unrest in France: Lecornu imposes curfew while president is in the Persian Gulf

After unprecedented violence in France over the weekend, President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a visit to the Persian Gulf, is facing criticism. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced partial curfews in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Nice. Presidential candidates from various parties say power has been lost. Meanwhile, the EU discusses peace talks on Ukraine, Trump criticizes Zelensky, and the European Parliament has finalized the shortlist for the Sakharov Prize.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
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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
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France imposes overnight curfews after unrest: more than 2,500 arrested, damage in the hundreds of millions of euros

After a weekend of unrest and looting across France, authorities imposed overnight curfews in parts of central Paris and several cities. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu did not rule out a state of emergency and promised a law on damage compensation. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez tried to resign, but Macron refused to accept it.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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France to impose nighttime curfew in four municipalities after protest unrest

After 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 Yusupov
1 min read
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Tension persists in Paris after days of protests across France

After several days of unrest in France, sparked by protests over the cost of living, a fire broke out in Paris on Sunday evening, October 18, near Place de la République. Police cordoned off the area and firefighters battled the blaze. Looting of a clothing store and bicycle burnings were reported.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
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Tour operators report no incidents involving Russian tourists in Mauritius amid unrest

The Russian Union of Travel Industry says the situation in Mauritius's resort areas remains calm and no incidents involving Russian tourists have been recorded amid ongoing unrest. Tourists stay in hotels during the curfew, which has been extended until 05:00 on October 15. Around 1,000-1,100 Russian tourists may be on the island; there are no direct flights between Russia and Mauritius. The protests followed a police officer shooting a 27-year-old woman.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read