Keywords: Demonstrations


France Student Protests: Universities and High Schools Face New Blockades From Tuesday

France is bracing for another wave of student-led mobilization as high school and university organizations announce plans to resume blockades from Tuesday, following renewed tensions over restrictions imposed on protest routes in Paris. The announcement comes amid a growing social movement opposing......

Israel: Demonstrations Call for a Jewish-Arab Government Amid Post-Election Political Deadlock

Israel is preparing for a series of demonstrations on Saturday, October 31, as activists push for the formation of a government bringing together Jewish opposition parties and Arab political movements. The planned rallies come amid renewed coalition discussions following the October 27 legislative elections,......

France Protests: Major Paris Transport Disruptions as More Than 40 Stations Close

Paris is facing major public transport disruptions on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as authorities implement extensive security measures ahead of a new demonstration against the rising cost of living. More than 40 metro and RER stations are scheduled to close at different times throughout the day, affecting......

Paris Protests: Yellow Vests’ Planned March Through City Centre Banned

French authorities have rejected proposed demonstration routes through central Paris for Saturday, October 31, as trade unions and Yellow Vests protesters prepare to mobilise against the rising cost of living. The police prefecture has instead authorised a route along the capital’s outer boulevards,......

France Protests: 1,435 Arrests as Hundreds of Thousands Take to the Streets

French authorities arrested 1,435 people during nationwide demonstrations on Saturday, October 24, as thousands took to the streets to demand action on the rising cost of living and defend public services. The figures, announced by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on Monday, October 26, highlight......

Barcelona and Milan Protests Lead to Arrests as Tensions Escalate Across Europe

Violent demonstrations in Barcelona and Milan have brought renewed attention to public order and the policing of street protests in Europe, with Spanish authorities reporting 128 arrests and Italian police detaining a pro-Palestinian activist. The incidents highlight the challenges facing law enforcement......

France Protests: Clashes Erupt in Paris as Public Anger Fuels Nationwide Demonstrations

Paris witnessed renewed tensions on Saturday, October 24, as demonstrations over living costs, education and public services escalated into confrontations between protesters and security forces. The unrest unfolded during a nationwide mobilisation that prompted the French government to deploy tens of......

France Colle Urges French Police to Learn from Morocco’s Security Expertise

French writer France Colle has called on France to draw lessons from Morocco’s policing methods, arguing that greater cooperation and professional training could help French law enforcement improve its response to public disorder. In an open letter to French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez,......

France Deploys 70,000 Police and Gendarmes Ahead of New Wave of Protests

France is preparing for another day of demonstrations as mounting social discontent and political divisions put additional pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government. Authorities have announced the deployment of 70,000 police officers and gendarmes for Saturday’s protests, an increase......