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More than 1,300 arrested and 53 security officers injured in France protests

More than 1,300 arrested and 53 security officers injured in France protests

Sun 25 Oct 2026 11:53 CET

More than 1,300 people were arrested and 53 members of the security forces were injured during Saturday’s protests in France. Overall, however, the protests were much calmer than feared

Clashes erupt across France as police use tear gas and water cannons; nearly 1,000 arrested

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Clashes erupt across France as police use tear gas and water cannons; nearly 1,000 arrested

Sat 24 Oct 2026 11:40 CEST

Large protests were taking place across France, with clashes breaking out. Police fired tear gas at demonstrations in several cities, while demonstrators set fire to trash cans, among other things

French union calls for general strike on November 5 after protests

French union calls for general strike on November 5 after protests

Wed 21 Oct 2026 05:11 CEST

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met with five unions on Wednesday in response to the recent protests. The CGT union is calling for a general strike on November 5, French media report

Violence and Destruction in France After Nationwide Protests, Nearly 2,400 Arrested

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Violence and Destruction in France After Nationwide Protests, Nearly 2,400 Arrested

Sun 18 Oct 2026 00:14 CEST

Almost 2,400 people were arrested as nationwide demonstrations descended into violence and destruction in France on Saturday. Minor clashes also broke out on Sunday at Place de la République in Paris

Up to 800,000 Protest in France as Anger Over Cost of Living Fuels Violence

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Up to 800,000 Protest in France as Anger Over Cost of Living Fuels Violence

Sat 17 Oct 2026 14:15 CEST

Dissatisfaction with the government in France is reaching a boiling point. Up to 800,000 protesters are demanding immediate improvements in living standards

Why French Students Are Protesting: Staff Shortages, School Conditions and University Access

Why French Students Are Protesting: Staff Shortages, School Conditions and University Access

Tue 6 Oct 2026 11:56 CEST

Thousands of minors have been arrested, and a 15-year-old’s hand has been blown off - but French students continue to demand a better education system. Here’s the background to the demonstrations shaking France

Argentina's CGT Union Calls 24-Hour Strike for April 10

Argentina's CGT Union Calls 24-Hour Strike for April 10

Fri 21 Mar 2025 02:06 CET

Risk of Strikes as Paris Olympics Open

Risk of Strikes as Paris Olympics Open

Thu 25 Jul 2024 19:00 CEST

With only hours left until the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris, a threat of strike hangs like a dark cloud over the city, affecting both airport staff and dancers.