23 10월 2026
Paris City Hall calls for "maximum vigilance" from the public in protest on Saturday
French President Emmanuel Macron says "illegitimate" protests will be banned in the coming days, while marches organized by groups such as unions will be offered alternative routes to protect businesses
Second suspect arrested in connection with fire at Limoges City Hall during protests in France. Main suspect charged with attempted murder of a police officer.
October 24th mobilization: 20% more police forces deployed, including RAID, GIGN, and BRI units.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday for talks on regional conflicts, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters.
The Indian embassy in Paris has issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in France and those planning to visit the country amid ongoing violent protests and clashes, urging them to stay alert and avoid large gatherings and crowded areas
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says Macron government has 'lost control' amid Yellow Vests protests
French luxury brands, such as Dior, Mauboussin and Louis Vuitton, protected their Paris shops with metal barriers and wooden boards on Wednesday (October 21) ahead of a new day of protest that many fear could turn violent once again
Orange Network Outage: A national outage is affecting Orange and Sosh mobile and internet networks since late morning this Wednesday, October 21. Emergency numbers may be difficult to reach, particularly 15 (SAMU), 17 (police and gendarmerie), and 18 (firefighters). In case of emergency, if your call does not go through, dial 112 from another available mobile network or use a landline
Élysée Palace: Macron arrives in Saudi Arabia
The Air Force's fighter aircraft crashed on Tuesday, October 20th, in Meurthe-et-Moselle. At least one crew member is dead.
A Mirage 2000D from the Air and Space Force, returning from a mission, was involved in an air accident on October 20, 2026, around 10:40 p.m., in the Rogéville area (Meurthe-et-Moselle). Search operations and investigations are ongoing
French PM Lecornu to meet with unions ahead of new protests
Overnight curfew imposed in Marseille following protests
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, today exchanged the framework for defense partnership.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu accuses the far-left of planning "widespread unrest" in France until the 2027 presidential election. He cited intelligence reports received by the government. He told the National Assembly that far-left groups had planned "an insurrectionary scheme" in some areas during the October 17 violence. A major security operation, including military reinforcements, is planned for new protests on Saturday, October 24.
Curfew in France: Enters into effect after student protests; planning another march on Saturday
French anti-terrorism prosecutors are considering opening an investigation into the fire at the Limoges town hall during the protests.
US issues security alert for citizens amid recent protests in France and curfew measures in various cities
Trump: France protests not about schools, this is about immigration
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan receives French President Emmanuel Macron in Abu Dhabi. Macron is on a tour of the Gulf aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies in an effort to lower prices, following weekend protests.
French President Macron is in the UAE, inspecting troops alongside MBZ
French authorities announce ban on gatherings in Marseille today amid acts of violence
Emmanuel Macron arrives in Kuwait to "secure our fuel supplies"
French Interior Minister admits police "lost control" during protests in some cities
French President rejects Interior Minister's resignation following protests
Paris: Darty store in Belleville looted on Sunday evening
17 October: Emmanuel Macron calls for "full transparency" regarding the strategy for maintaining order.
Paris: Shinzo store, on Rue Étienne Marcel, attacked by looters on Sunday evening.
French President Macron: We must never conflate peaceful protesters with looters and insurgents; there are people who are entirely justified in believing that fuel prices have risen too high. This is due to the war in Iran.