2026 European unrest
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5 storiesThousands of students and teachers march through Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras in Greece to protest
2026 European unrest — Thousands of students and teachers march through Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras in Greece to protest against the rising cost of living, calling for affordable student housing and
2026 French student protests, 17 October 2026 protests
2026 European unrest — 2026 French student protests, 17 October 2026 protests
Over 500,000 people take part in protests across France, according to the national trade union confederation,
2026 European unrest — Over 500,000 people take part in protests across France, according to the national trade union confederation, while clashes and riots erupt in large cities. [https://www.franceinfo
Protesters force their way into Marseille's town hall and vandalize the interior before being dispersed.
2026 European unrest — Protesters force their way into Marseille's town hall and vandalize the interior before being dispersed. [https://www.cnews.fr/faits-divers/2026-10-17/marianne-au-sol-tags-carreaux
In Lille, protesters storm the city hall and damage the premises prior to being removed by security forces.
2026 European unrest — In Lille, protesters storm the city hall and damage the premises prior to being removed by security forces. [https://www.ouest-france.fr/societe/manifestation/manifestations-du-17-
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