Nationwide protests against the price hike, which began on September 29, continue in France. According to the authorities, about 300,000 people took to the streets, according to labor unions - about 500,000. More than 500 people were arrested, some for looting and attacks on the police. In Bordeaux, protesters smashed a piñata in the shape of President Emmanuel Macron's head - a toy filled with counterfeit bills - and beat them with swords and frying pans as the crowd cheered. In Marseille, rioters broke into shops and residential buildings, taking away valuables. Barricades are burning in the streets, there are violent clashes with the police - during one of them a security officer caught fire from shells. Photos of the burning of the Israeli and US flags and the symbolic execution of Macron are also being circulated online. Mass protests against rising prices and military spending continued in 60 cities in Italy, as well as in Germany and Spain, where demonstrations turned into riots in several cities. Video not loading? Look at Mach!

Nationwide protests against the price hike, which began on September 29, continue in France. According to the authorities, about 300,000 people took to the streets, according to labor unions - about 500,000. More than 500 people were arrested, some for looting and attacks on the police. In Bordeaux, protesters smashed a piñata in the shape of President Emmanuel Macron's head - a toy filled with counterfeit bills - and beat them with swords and frying pans as the crowd cheered. In Marseille, rioters broke into shops and residential buildings, taking away valuables. Barricades are burning in the streets, there are violent clashes with the police - during one of them a security officer caught fire from shells. Photos of the burning of the Israeli and US flags and the symbolic execution of Macron are also being circulated online. Mass protests against rising prices and military spending continued in 60 cities in Italy, as well as in Germany and Spain, where demonstrations turned into riots in several cities. Video not loading? Look at Mach!