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After the victory: The challenges facing Serbia’s student movement

The victory of Serbia’s Student List has fundamentally changed the country’s political landscape. But winning the election may prove to have been the easier part.

29 October 2026

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Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election

Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic.

29 October 2026

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Albania imposes fines of up to €5,500 on people at violent protests

The measures come into force immediately, but require parliamentary approval within 45 days to remain in effect.

29 October 2026

Sport

Europa League match rescheduled amid planned French general strike

UEFA has brought forward kick-off to 4.30pm on Wednesday 4 November because of a general strike called by French unions the next day.

28 October 2026

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Portugal: Lisbon housing crisis sparks protest outside parliament

Demonstrators gathered outside Portugal's parliament to protest against the housing crisis and police violence during recent camp clearances. The president has called for dialogue while defending police actions.

28 October 2026

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France: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protest

Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.

26 October 2026

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Serbia: crowds celebrate in Belgrade after Vučić admits defeat

Crowds celebrated in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat for his ruling party in Serbia's snap parliamentary election, following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations.

25 October 2026

Europe News

Thousands march in Italy as protests see isolated clashes with police

Demonstrations took place in Italy on Saturday over the rising cost of living. No serious clashes were reported, with nine people arrested nationwide.

25 October 2026

Europe News

Young protesters clash with police on Rome streets

Young protesters clashed with police in Rome on Saturday as demonstrations over wages, the cost of living and public services spread across Italy.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Brussels shops boarded up amid fears of repeat of last week's looting

Luxury boutiques and high-street retailers in central Brussels covered their windows with wooden panels to protect against possible looting as fresh protests raise concerns over further unrest.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Violent protests shake Tirana as police use tear gas and water cannons

Opposition supporters and students mobilised in the Albanian capital, with riot police using water cannons on large groups of protesters. Authorities said 2,500 police officers were deployed to the streets of Tirana.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Watch: French police deploy armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille

French police deployed Centaure armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille on Saturday as authorities stepped up security during protests over the rising cost of living.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Italy: Thousands take to the streets as protests turn violent

Clashes erupted between protesters and police across several Italian cities on Saturday, with officers deploying water cannons and tear gas as demonstrations turned violent. Thousands took to the streets of Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna and Florence, with protesters throwing bottles, stones and firecr

24 October 2026

Europe News

Soldiers patrol Milan streets as shops board up ahead of protests

Milan is on alert ahead of expected protests, with additional soldiers deployed and shops boarding up their windows a week after looting and clashes with police.

24 October 2026

Europe News

French police fire tear gas to disperse protest in Lyon

French police fired tear gas to disperse around 150 protesters outside Lyon 3 University, in an area where demonstrations were banned.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Video shows extensive damage inside France's historic Limoges Town Hall

Limoges Town Hall, a historic building dating back to 1883, was largely destroyed by fire during riots on 17 October. Images released by the city council show the extensive damage inside the building.

24 October 2026