Rallies in Ukraine
The first general strike in 14 years paralyzed Spain over rising housing costs. The action took place ahead of the November 29 elections.
Since its liberation on November 11, 2022, Kherson has been living under shelling, losing population, and restoring damaged networks. The left bank of the region remains occupied.
A "Red Line" protest against the government's policy toward Israel took place in Amsterdam. The organizers said that 200,000 people participated.
Russia plans to strike Ukraine's critical infrastructure in winter to provoke protests and put pressure on the authorities. Budanov said that Ukraine will get through the winter.
British designer Martine Rose has been appointed Balenciaga’s first female creative director. She will oversee the men’s and women’s lines.
Up to 1. 6 million people reportedly protested in cities across France, demanding an increase in the minimum wage. A total of 86 arson attacks and 448 detentions were recorded.
Employees of Czech public television are on strike, and thousands of people are protesting the switch to state funding. The government promises to preserve editorial independence.
French pupils and students will resume blocking educational institutions from November 2. They consider the government measures insufficient.
Portuguese police dispersed the camp following a march against the housing rental bill. A similar camp was also dismantled in Porto.
Protests took place in France and Germany over the rising cost of living and the quality of public services. Participants are demanding more funding for education and healthcare.
Karol Nawrocki stated that the constitutional order had been violated following overnight clashes at Poland's Constitutional Tribunal. He called consultations with the parliamentary parties.
European countries have been swept by a wave of protests over the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, and a lack of funding for public services. Trade unions have announced new strikes.
France's youth organizations consider the concessions on education insufficient and will join the strike on November 5. The government promises new reforms.
A new opposition protest campaign against the authorities and the ban on five parties has begun in Tbilisi. A mass rally is scheduled for November 28.
Protests against Netanyahu are taking place in Israel ahead of the October 27 elections. Demonstrators are demanding an investigation into Hamas's October 7 attack.
Marine Le Pen launched her campaign, promising a tougher migration policy and a crackdown on crime. She is supported by 32–33.5% of voters.
Around 410,000 people protested in France over low wages and the rising cost of living. Unions announced demonstrations on October 31 and a strike on November 5.
In Tirana, protesters set chairs on fire outside Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office. The authorities imposed fines of over $6,000.
Israel will close all land crossings with the West Bank on October 27 due to the parliamentary elections and escalating tensions in Hebron. More than 2,600 Palestinians have left their homes.
In France, protests against the high cost of living spread across eight cities; police used tear gas and water cannons. Up to 800,000 people took part.
Searches were conducted in Moldova as part of an investigation into preparations for violent riots and the recruitment of young people through fake accounts.
France is preparing around 70,000 police officers for protests against the cost of living. The authorities will deploy elite units, armored vehicles and drones.
French authorities will step up security on October 24 following mass riots and looting. Museums will be closed in Paris, while protests have been banned in Marseille and Lyon.
Macron blamed the far left for the mass riots and called for unauthorized demonstrations to be banned. The authorities are preparing new penalties for participants.
Over the course of two weeks, at least seven vessels were attacked near Romania and Bulgaria, with around 30 sailors killed or missing. Bucharest will strengthen surveillance and protection.
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.