França. Lecornu diz que noite foi tranquila graças a recolher obrigatório

“French Prime Minister Lecornu calls for localized curfews in cities to curb rioting and looting”

On Sunday evening, groups of people set fires to trash bins, bicycles and other objects in the streets and looted businesses in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities, a day after major violence erupted Saturday during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.

“French PM Lecornu says ready to declare state of emergency 'if needed”

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend. The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before France’s presidential election, raising concerns over public security and political stability.

“France: ‘localised’ curfews announced after weekend of violence”

Following a weekend of #violence and #looting, the French government has announced localised #curfews, financial support for affected businesses and a tougher judicial response, while keeping the option of a state of emergency on the table.

“En prisión cerca de 70 personas por los disturbios del fin de semana en Francia”

Más de 2.500 personas han sido detenidas en Francia, muchas de las cuales permanecen bajo custodia, mientras que ya hay cerca de 70 en prisión en relación con los disturbios registrados durante las masivas protestas del fin de semana para denunciar la mala situación de la educación pública, el elevado coste de la vida y la violencia policial de las últimas semanas.

“French authorities impose curfews after weekend rioting”

Curfews are in effect in parts of Paris and other French cities as authorities try to restore order following widespread rioting this weekend. Government officials have acknowledged "failures" in their handling of the unrest and say an investigation is underway to track down those responsible. Special correspondent Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

“France announces curfews in Paris and other cities as country grapples with unrest”

French prime minister says he could still impose a state of emergency, after interior minister says police 'lost control' of massive protests over the surging cost of living

“Live: Curfews come into effect around France to combat looting”

Curfews came into effect in cities across France, including Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon, as French police attempted to crack down on looting during protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has said that implementing a state of emergency is not out of the question. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

“França. Lecornu diz que noite foi tranquila graças a recolher obrigatório”

Medida de segurança deve repetir-se esta terça-feira à noite.

“French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says”

Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.

“French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live”

Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protests A 40-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of being involved in the arson attack that ravaged Limoges town hall over the weekend, French media reported. The man is reportedly a “far-left activist” with a prior record that saw him placed on the security services’ watchlist, according to Le Figaro. Continue reading...

“Primeiro-ministro francês diz que recolher obrigatório garantiu noite tranquila após protestos”

A noite passada foi tranquila em França, depois de ter sido decretado o recolher obrigatório em Paris e noutras cidades, após um fim de semana de distúrbios e caos, disse esta terça-feira, 20 de outubro, o primeiro-ministro francês, Sébastien Lecornu. "O recolher obrigatório contribuiu para a tranquilidade desta noite" , afirmou Lecornu numa mensagem nas suas redes sociais, referindo-se às medidas adotadas em alguns setores de cidades como Paris, Lyon, Bordéus, Lille e Nice. Lecornu adiantou…

“Targeted curfews helped keep the peace overnight in France, PM says”

Some 2,400 people were arrested during the weekend, and police investigators are poring over online videos and images to track down looters.

“France protests: Govt to impose new curfews where 'situation requires it”

Following weekend protests and riots across the country, curfews have been imposed by the government in some parts of Paris and several cities in France. In Paris, the night passed without any disturbance as FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that local authorities can decide to extend curfews if necessary.

“France first night under targeted curfews passed calmly”

France’s first night under curfew passed without incident, as authorities sought to restore order following a weekend of demonstrations that escalated into riots. The government will impose further curfews where necessary on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more.

“France imposes curfews after weekend violence, but is it too much or too little?”

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 20: We look at reactions from the French press after President Emmanuel Macron's government announces a curfew in parts of the country. Is it too much or not enough? We also look at what the foreign press from Britain, Germany and the US are saying about the weekend's violence. Meanwhile, the Italian press react to violent looting and destruction of property in Italy as the government there mulls sending in 500 armed troops.

“France PM promises more curfews as authorities seek to regain control”

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says local authorities will coordinate with mayors to decide whether to impose curfews.

“Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters”

Paris returned to calm on Tuesday after its first quiet night since a weekend marred by France's most destructive rioting in years.