On Saturday 24 October, several European countries were once again hit by riots and violent clashes. This time, the authorities were better prepared and deployed a massive police force to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s widespread looting and riother incidents.
Here is a rough outline based on reports from Reuters, AP, The Guardian, X, etc.
France
As was the case last weekend, France was the epicentre of the riots. The Ministry of the Interior estimates around 410,000 participants nationwide, whilst left-wing trade unions claim the figure is nearly double that. Around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes were mobilised. The demonstrations escalated into clashes after dark. Palestinian flags are a prominent feature of the riots that turn violent.
Death, destruction, riots, the Palestinian flag
They always go hand in hand. pic.twitter.com/mGhSzX5i1d
— Dr Eli David (@DrEliDavid) 24 October 2026
Around 110,000 marched, mainly on the south-eastern outskirts of Paris. The police used tear gas and water cannons against hundreds of hooded young people at the Porte de Vincennes. In total, over 1,000 were arrested, according to Fox News, a significant proportion of them in the capitalcity.
Riots in Paris tonight pic.twitter.com/yWRwBBdk9v
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) 24 October 2026
Paris (24 October) — Far-left rioters and Antifa are continuing to carry out violence on the streets in their ongoing insurrection against the state and the French people. pic.twitter.com/yjqMn4AX8d
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) 24 October 2026
In Marseille, stones, bottles and fireworks were thrown at the police. Rubbish bins were set alight to block roads.
Shocking visuals are coming in from Marseille, France, as protests have descended into riots, looting and arson. pic.twitter.com/wr518TDSEO
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) 24 October 2026
In Toulouse, at least one person was seriously injured.
Patriots patrolling the streets of Toulouse tonight.
The people have had enough of the green/Islamic unholy alliance destroying their cities.
Macron hides again.
pic.twitter.com/cX5x4D992e— Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) 24 October 2026
In Lyon, too, there were civilian protests against the mobs.
Islamists are burning down Lyon.
This is what Palestinians meant when they said “Globalise the Intifada” pic.twitter.com/2VWuXPzpDY
— Kosher (@koshercockney) 24 October 2026
Galeries Lafayette in Bordeaux was attacked.
🇨🇵 WELCOME TO GALERIES LAFAYETTE.
This time it’s in Bordeaux.
Didn’t Foutriquet I say that those who wanted to cause trouble would be stopped? Manu, shut up for good – what you’re saying makes no sense! pic.twitter.com/W643nYxUm9— Pascal Laurent (@Pascal_Laurent_) 24 October 2026
There are reports of looting and riots in Grenoble.
There are lots of videos on the internet today showing the ongoing looting and riots in Grenoble, France.
In the first video, you can see what happens when a mob of third-world savages approaches a shop where the owner has a gun (a revolver, no less 🤌🏽) and when the same mob approaches a… pic.twitter.com/FS01loeaYN
— Mrgunsngear (@Mrgunsngear) 24 October 2026
In Lille, Nantes and Nice, there were minor clashes. In some places, the police used tear gas.
Italy
Thousands took to the streets in several Italian cities, but the authorities were better prepared here for what was afoot following last weekend’s looting. A heavy police and military presence was in place in Milan, amongst other places, where the Duomo di Milano was to be protected. Many shops closed as a precaution. The clashes were more limited than last Saturday.
Soldiers patrolled Milan city centre. The demonstrations were largely peaceful; the police made preventive arrests of several minors.
When was the last time in history that Europe needed armed soldiers to defend its churches from being burnt to the ground?
Are we still supposed to believe we live in a time of peace?
Or is it rather a time of invasion? pic.twitter.com/lIgvfnN7Oz
— 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎ (@NiohBerg) 24 October 2026
In Rome, police and demonstrators clashed near the Colosseum.
🇮🇹 Rome’s famous COLOSSEUM has become the latest flashpoint in Europe’s protest unrest
Masked protesters forced their way past entrance barriers as chaos broke out around one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks.
A demonstration at a nearly 2,000-year-old monument, with masked…
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) 24 October 2026
Chaos in Rome this evening too.
— Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) 24 October 2026
In Turin and Bologna, violent clashes broke out between police and demonstrators.
Italian riot police clashing with rioters in Bologna tonight pic.twitter.com/3NJP1KgcaL
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) 24 October 2026
Minor incidents, but generally peaceful in Naples.
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Belgium
The police used tear gas and pepper spray against demonstrators in Brussels. Confrontations broke out during which objects were thrown. Attempts were made to set fires in the streets.
‼️🇪🇺 The protests have now spread to the EU capital.
Massive protests have broken out in Brussels. According to reports, Ursula is said to have moved to a safer location. pic.twitter.com/1BxCnWP8BR
— Müller der Q Deutscher 🇩🇪Patriot🇩🇪 (@_DeutschQanon) 24 October 2026
Albania
In Tirana, violent protests continue against the government and Prime Minister Edi Rama over alleged corruption. Riot police deployed water cannons. Protesters set fire to government buildings and threw projectiles. Around 2,500 police officers were out on the streets.
🇦🇱 Albanian protesters LAUNCH fireworks straight at riot police in Tirana
Masked groups keep firing streams of rockets and flares into police lines as the multi-day clashes continue across the capital.
It looks just like a scene from Harry Potter where spells are being cast 🤯💀
Writer:…
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) 24 October 2026
Total chaos in Europe. In Tirana, Albania, the Ministry of the Environment is on fire. pic.twitter.com/B9GhD0PLz5
— RadioGenoa (@RadioGenoa) 24 October 2026
Spain
Around 25,000 people marched in Madrid to demand guarantees for state pensions. Other cities also saw protests linked to housing and living conditions.
Reports are coming in from Barcelona of riots and looting.
BREAKING:
Riots and looting in Barcelona tonight.
Mass looting has now been reported from France, Belgium, Italy and Spain within the past week. pic.twitter.com/vDjzOxYKDf
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) 24 October 2026
The Muslim and African insurrection has reached Barcelona, with businesses being raided and set alight for no reason whatsoever.
Absolute chaos in the city centre, with dozens of shops looted by Maghrebi riff-raff and rabble.
This is a coordinated uprising across Europe. We need to get rid of the… pic.twitter.com/AdmV00e0jO
— Javier Negre (@javiernegre10) 24 October 2026
El Corte Inglés on Plaça Catalunya was closed whilst it was full of customers.
🇪🇸 El Corte Inglés on Plaça Catalunya has been closed with customers still inside.
Hundreds of far-left supporters are looting shops ALL over Barcelona pic.twitter.com/T5IQ45Zdf3
— Actualidad Noticias (@Actualidad_Pol) 24 October 2026
Portugal
In Lisbon, there were demonstrations against the high cost of living and the housing crisis. Reports indicate large marches without any significant violent clashes. One of Lisbon’s iconic statues was vandalised to highlight the housing situation for immigrants from the former colonies.
🇵🇹| Filthy left-wing vandal defacing one of Lisbon’s most iconic statues, in connection with the housing protest. pic.twitter.com/rwXkdfKGGp
— Canal Sérgio Tavares (@canalsergio2) 18 October 2026
Demonstrations or planned protests were also reported in Austria and Ireland, but these have so far featured little in international reports.
High turnout, heavy police presence, soldiers – less violence than last week – but clashes, tear gas, water cannons, fires, etc.
Overall, Saturday 24 October was characterised by a high turnout, a strong police presence, and in Italy soldiers as well – and more limited violence than in last week – though there were clear incidents of clashes, tear gas, water cannons, fires, etc. in several cities.
Document takes into account that some social media posts may be exaggerated, sensationalised and/or a rehash of previous events. Figures and details will likely be adjusted as new and updated reports become available.
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