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France's Yellow Vest movement, which has helped organise protests rocking the country, called Saturday for new demonstrations on October 31.

From the violence that shook the country on Saturday to the foreign commentators who tried to use it for their own advantage, via the French enthusiasm for 'blood and gore' Halloween events and some extremely cheesy pop, here's what we have been talking about in France this week.

The EU must urgently investigate the role of social media during protests in member states including France, European lawmakers demanded Friday, adding that Brussels should be prepared to block access "as a last resort".

French police arrested more than 130 people and fired tear gas at some protesters on Saturday as fresh demonstrations started, but the government said there were no early signs of the street violence that marred protests last weekend.

This year, Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31st, making it a good year for a weekend of spooky events.

The European Parliament has given its final approval to a new set of safeguards for the 13 billion people who travel in Europe each year by plane, train, coach, bus or ferry.

From blockaded schools in Rome to tent camps in Madrid and street protests in France, young people across Europe are turning their anger on a political class they say is not listening.

One person died and five were seriously injured after a gunman opened fire in a town outside Paris on Friday, in what is believed to be a racist attack. Anti-terror police are investigating.

A piece of police jargon that has made its way into everyday conversation.

Hundreds of thousands of households were without power on Friday morning, and transport was seriously disrupted, after Storm Austen hit western France.

French courts have swiftly handed out verdicts, including orders to serve jail time, in fast-track justice for defendants accused over the rioting that erupted on the sidelines of protests at the weekend.

After a somewhat dramatic week in France, this week’s La Belle Vie is about making space for the little things when life feels overwhelming.

An uneasy calm has returned to the shattered streets of French cities since the weekend - writes John Lichfield - but the explosion of violence seen on Saturday is not over.

A second round of protests has been called across France on Saturday, October 24th, and in Paris the approved route for the demo has been changed at the last minute.

Talking France is back with a look back at what really happened during Saturday's protests, the country's increasing debt and - on a lighter note - the best French food festivals.

From closed museums and rescheduled football matches, via tight security and demos bans, here's what to expect on Saturday as France faces its first day of protests since widespread violence shook the country on October 17th.

France's newest - and most controversial - motorway is due to finally open in south-west France. From the tolls to the route to why it's taken so long, here's what you need to know.

As multiple countries issue travel advisories about France after protests over the cost of living spiralled into violence and looting - and with more events planned - we look at whether tourists should consider changing their travel plans this autumn.

Protests are set to continue in France on certain declared days, while there is also planned strike action - here's what you need to know about autumn 2026 in France.

It's soon time to move into winter time . . .