Rallies in Ukraine
Italian authorities are determining whether Russians helped organize violent protests in Milan and other European cities. France is also investigating a foreign connection.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev rejected the country's participation in a new loan for Ukraine. He linked the protests in Europe to the consequences of the war.
Volker Türk called for an end to violence and vandalism during protests in France and other European countries. Violators should be held accountable.
Near the Rheinmetall plant in Berlin, nine protesters glued themselves to the road. Up to 90 police officers were deployed to detach them.
Protests in France, Spain, Italy and Albania have been driven by prices and problems with housing, education and public services. Some demonstrations have escalated into riots.
Protests against Edi Rama and corruption in Albania have continued for a seventh day. A total of 295 people have been injured, including 186 police officers.
In Tirana, protesters are demanding the resignation of Edi Rama, accusing the government of corruption. Clashes with police left 28 people injured.
Protests over high prices and problems with public services were accompanied by clashes, riots, and looting. 32 people were arrested.
Students protested against problems in schools, military spending, and restrictions on immigrants. About ten police officers were injured in clashes.
Clashes between protesters and police continue in Albania: 89 people injured, 65 detained. Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Edi Rama.
In Albania’s capital, protesters stormed ministries, set buildings on fire and clashed with police. At least 40 people have been detained.
Clashes broke out at a rally in support of high school students in Paris; police used water cannons and tear gas. A total of 504 people were detained, and 48 law enforcement officers were injured.
María del Carmen Abascal became a symbol of the tenants’ struggle after being evicted from a home in Madrid. Following her death, protesters gathered outside parliament.
Student protests have swept across France: 215 teenagers, 85 school employees, and more than 700 police officers were injured. The government promises to consider the students’ demands.
In France, 86,000 people protested against the shortage of teachers, long school days, and the decline of schools. 1,800 lyceums were blocked.
Up to 40,000 demonstrators are expected in Paris on October 6 over problems in education. Since the protests began, 215 students and 715 police officers have been injured.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Protests took place in around 50 cities across Spain, with 70,000 people gathering in Madrid. Clashes with police broke out in the capital and Valencia.
Protests over a shortage of teachers and poor learning conditions have spread across France. School blockades have escalated into clashes with police.
French school students are protesting over the state of education, blocking hundreds of secondary schools and universities. The demonstrations have been accompanied by clashes and arson.
A large-scale protest against the government of Andrej Babiš took place in Prague. Demonstrators urged people to vote and spoke out against the concentration of power.
Tens of thousands of people protested after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from the home where she had lived for 71 years.
russia is spreading calls for protests, the cancellation of mobilization and elections. The Center for Countering Disinformation says that the campaign’s goal is to destabilize Ukraine and undermine its defense capabilities.
As a result of strikes by Russian UAVs and falling debris in Kyiv, two people were killed and another 36 injured. Buildings and cars were damaged.
In Russia, observers report being denied access to polling stations and detentions. An analyst stated that turnout may have been artificially inflated.
78-year-old Sondhi Limthongkul launched the “Take Thailand Back” campaign to pressure the government. In 2008, his supporters blockaded Bangkok’s airports.
The US has charged five people with conspiring to carry out assassinations and sabotage in the US and Europe. The investigation links the network to Russian intelligence services.
The Hague court found Hashim Thaçi guilty of killings, torture and unlawful detention of people during the war in Kosovo. He may appeal the verdict.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Lukashenko checked the combat readiness of the Interior Ministry troops amid fears of unrest. The security forces are preparing to suppress protests.
Serbia’s ruling party has nominated Aleksandar Vučić for the post of prime minister after the parliamentary elections expected on October 25. The vote will take place amid prolonged protests and political tensions.