Paris urges maximum caution ahead of nationwide protests on the 24th
Paris authorities have urged residents and businesses to exercise maximum caution ahead of large-scale demonstrations planned across France on the 24th. The city is preparing for potential unrest following riots earlier this month. On October 17, demonstrations in France triggered riots, with destruction and looting targeting unrelated shops. Paris now warns similar violence may occur, advising people to move outdoor bicycles and cafe terraces indoors by noon on the 24th. The city has canceled several public events, removed construction materials and trash bins from streets, and will set up a crisis management room with police. Over 1,000 cleaning workers are on standby to restore public spaces quickly.