Greek youth take inspiration from France in protests over living conditions and deteriorating public education
Students, pupils and teachers held protests across Greece on Wednesday, October 21, denouncing staff shortages, outdated infrastructure and the high cost of housing.
The Indian embassy has issued an advisory for Indian nationals in France, urging them to remain vigilant, exercise caution, and stay away from areas where demonstrations are occurring. The embassy also advised citizens to follow all directions issued by French authorities, according to the Hindustan Times.
The Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia reported that all 462 Malaysian students studying in France are safe and have not been directly affected or involved in the riots and demonstrations occurring in several major cities, including Paris. While academic activities continue, educational institutions in affected areas have transitioned to online learning.
The ministry has advised Malaysian students in France to avoid affected areas and comply with local authorities, while also advising students in other European countries to postpone travel to France.
In a separate matter, Global News reports that the Nova Scotia NDP has removed MLA Paul Wozney as its whip. The decision followed a deleted social media post in which Wozney suggested that citizens should mimic riots in France to force the government to abandon legislation. NDP Leader Claudia Chender denounced the suggestion of violence, describing Wozney's words as "careless."
Brief written by urgent.news from Hindustan Times, Malay Mail, Times of India, Le Monde English, Global News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
