Mass demonstrations took place in Europe. main:. In France, 410,000 people gathered across the country, according to the local Ministry of the Interior. Alternative estimates: 800,000 protesters. French authorities are preparing to temporarily block social networks. This is how they want to stop coordinating demonstrators. The decision has not yet entered into force. The next action of the "yellow vests" (one of the protest groups) is scheduled for October 31. Italy. In Rome, protesters entered the Colosseum. In Milan, 1,300 soldiers took to the streets. The fashion capital and 20 other Italian cities are being searched in connection with previous riots. A nationwide Italian strike is planned for October 30. In the capital of Spain, 25-50 thousand people went out to demonstrate. In Barcelona, protesters set trash cans on fire and damaged cars and motorcycles. They also built a barricade and started setting it on fire. In neighboring Portugal, they advocated increasing housing affordability. Demonstrations took place in at least five major cities. Demonstrations also took place in Albania. The protesters shot fireworks and threw stones at the police. The police used tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets against them. Telegram | maximum | strain | VK.