Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:57pm on 25 Oct 2026,Sunday International
Europe witnessed widespread protests on October 24–25, 2026, as demonstrators in France, Albania, Italy, Spain and Portugal raised concerns over rising living costs, housing affordability, education and government policies. In France, police arrested nearly 1,000 people amid clashes, while authorities reported hundreds of thousands attending demonstrations nationwide. In Albania, police used tear gas and rubber bullets during anti-government protests. Italy reported arrests and detentions following clashes in several cities. Meanwhile, housing protests intensified in Spain and Portugal, where soaring rents and eviction policies fuelled public anger. Authorities increased security deployments as demonstrations continued.
