Demonstrations and mass strikes are taking place in France: the police used tear gas Demonstrations are taking place in more than 220-260 settlements. About 70 thousand policemen were sent to ensure order. The strike affected workers in education, transportation, hospitals and other government services. In Paris, clashes occurred near schools; Participants were blocked in 81 places - about 2.2% of the total number of such educational institutions throughout the country, the Ministry of Education of the Republic reported. In Lyon the police used tear gas. The protesters started throwing stones at shop windows and at police officers. The Eiffel Tower is closed due to a trade union strike, according to a notice published on the monument's official website. The authorities expect between 500 and 700 thousand participants in the demonstrations outside Paris. Hakin.az Contact us.

Demonstrations and mass strikes are taking place in France: the police used tear gas Demonstrations are taking place in more than 220-260 settlements. About 70 thousand policemen were sent to ensure order. The strike affected workers in education, transportation, hospitals and other government services. In Paris, clashes occurred near schools; Participants were blocked in 81 places - about 2.2% of the total number of such educational institutions throughout the country, the Ministry of Education of the Republic reported. In Lyon the police used tear gas. The protesters started throwing stones at shop windows and at police officers. The Eiffel Tower is closed due to a trade union strike, according to a notice published on the monument's official website. The authorities expect between 500 and 700 thousand participants in the demonstrations outside Paris. Hakin.az Contact us.