Portugal sees protests over cost of living and housing crisis as demonstrations sweep Europe
It comes as major cost-of-living demonstrations in France on Saturday turned violent as protesters clashed with riot police.
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Euronews · · 1 min read
It comes as major cost-of-living demonstrations in France on Saturday turned violent as protesters clashed with riot police.

government
French President Emmanuel Macron took a swipe at Marine Le Pen Friday, telling the far-right leader, who is the frontrunner in an upcoming presidential election, to "stay humble"....
The Local France · Oct 17, 2026

government
France's far-right lawmakers on Friday urged the constitutional court to remove its president in a showdown over presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's referendum plans, as she escalates attacks on opponents ahead of an election next year....
The Local France · Oct 17, 2026
business
A cyberattack that overheated refrigeration systems in over 700 stores revealed the vulnerability of many, often innocuous, internet-connected devices. It also highlighted how France has fallen behind in implementing two key EU cybersecurity directives....
Le Monde in English · Oct 17, 2026

parks
A sweeping package of reforms, passed unanimously by the lower house of parliament this week, aims to overhaul how France investigates and prosecutes sexual violence. Yet campaigners say the legislation does not do enough to prevent abuse, while protection for some of the most vu...
RFI English — France · Oct 17, 2026

News
From cyberattacks at French supermarkets to the ongoing street protests, via Jordan Bardella memes and a record-breaking French savoury pastry, here's what we have been talking about in France this week....
The Local France · Oct 17, 2026

safety
Protesters clashed with police in Paris and other cities in France on Saturday during nationwide rallies over high prices as the country heads towards a presidential election....
The Local France · Oct 17, 2026

schools
Tens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate across France on Saturday, as students, trade unionists and activists from the Yellow Vest movement join forces to demonstrate against the high cost of living and poor conditions in schools....
RFI English — France · Oct 17, 2026

Local
The dancer, who chose 'L'Histoire de Manon,' created in 1974 by Kenneth MacMillan, for her final ballet at the Palais Garnier, received a standing ovation that lasted nearly 35 minutes....
Le Monde in English · Oct 17, 2026

government
Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels with far-reaching implications....
Euronews · Oct 17, 2026

Local
To mark the bicentenary of the invention of photography, Paris is paying tribute to the shoe shiner and his customer, who were inadvertently immortalized by Louis Daguerre in the spring of 1838....
Le Monde in English · Oct 17, 2026

safety
The French government stepped up security measures ahead of Saturday’s nationwide protests over the cost-of-living crisis, with student groups also expected to join demonstrations amid fears of potential clashes....
Euronews · Oct 17, 2026

News
The lives of the Vuillaumes, a blended family of four, have been shaped by the Yellow Vest movement. While two of them hope for a 'convergence of struggles' with young people during the planned October 17 protest, the other two don't really believe anymore....
Le Monde in English · Oct 17, 2026