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Young Protesters Clash with Police During Cost-of-Living Demonstrations in Rome
Young protesters clashed with police in Rome as demonstrations over living costs, wages and public services continued across…
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Hundreds of Thousands Protest in Paris Over Living Costs and Fuel Prices
Hundreds of thousands protested in Paris over living costs and fuel prices as France deployed enhanced security after…
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Italy deploys 500 soldiers as protests over living costs and war policy spread
Italy deploys 500 additional soldiers in Milan as protests over living costs, defence spending and government policy spread…
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France Protests: Nationwide Demonstrations Put Cities on High Alert
France faces a major new day of protests, with 70,000 police deployed as student, union and anti-government demonstrations…
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Grocery Prices Across Europe: Why the Same Basket Costs So Much More
Grocery prices across Europe vary sharply, but cheaper food does not always mean greater affordability. Here are the…
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Italy Deploys Thousands of Officers Ahead of Nationwide Cost-of-Living Protests
Italy is deploying thousands of officers, soldiers and drones ahead of nationwide cost-of-living protests on 24 October.
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France deploys 70,000 officers as protests raise security fears
France is deploying 70,000 officers as protests over living costs and politics raise fears of renewed violence, business…
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Belgium increases heating-oil support for vulnerable households this winter
Belgium is increasing heating-oil aid for eligible vulnerable households, with support available for qualifying deliveries from December 2026.
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France Protests: Paris Curfew Extended as Cities Ban Demonstrations
France extends curfews and restricts protests after riots, looting and damage across Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities.
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Local Authority Workers Advocate for Wage Increases Amid Cost of Living Concerns
Local authority workers are pushing for pay raises that reflect the true cost of living. As discussions on…
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Portuguese and Spanish Unions Discuss Possible Iberian General Strike
Portuguese and Spanish unions are discussing a possible 11 November Iberian general strike over housing costs and living…
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Italy Approves €60 Million Fuel Aid as Truckers’ Protests Disrupt Supplies
Italy approved emergency support for haulage, farming and fishing as fuel-price protests disrupted food deliveries, ports and fuel…
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French Unions Call for Nationwide Strike Action on 5 November
French unions are calling for nationwide strike action on 5 November after talks with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu…
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Breaking News: House Prices Could Fall, Minister James Browne Says
Minister James Browne says Irish house prices could fall, prompting fresh attention on affordability, mortgages and Ireland’s housing…
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Breaking News: Government Seeks €10 Daily Cap on Hospital Parking Fees
The Government wants the HSE to introduce a €10 daily cap on hospital parking fees after a national…
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Tensions remain high in Paris after violent protests across France
Paris remained tense after fires, looting and clashes during nationwide French protests driven by concerns about the cost…
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Breaking News: International Student Unemployment in Ireland Raises Fresh Questions
International student unemployment in Ireland is under scrutiny, with housing costs, work permissions and financial planning central to…
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Historic Limoges Town Hall Engulfed in Flames During French Protests
A historic town hall in Limoges, France, has been severely damaged by fire amid wider cost-of-living protests and…
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France Protests: Violence Erupts as Student Demonstrations Spread Nationwide
France protests draw 550,000 people as clashes, fires and arrests spread across Paris and cities nationwide amid education…
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Breaking News: Public Sector Pay Talks to Begin Monday After Framework Agreed
Public sector pay talks will begin at the WRC on Monday after Government and unions agreed a framework…