# More than 290 arrested in France as some weekend protests turn violent

https://mins.news/en/item/123926

- DW, 2026-10-31 18:49 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/more-than-290-arrested-in-france-as-some-weekend-protests-turn-violent/a-79818138?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Some demonstrations in France turned violent as 320,000 people protested nationwide for a third consecutive weekend against rising living costs and poor school conditions. Clashes occurred in several cities, and police said more than 290 people were arrested on Saturday.

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