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Thousands gather in Paris square to protest far-right National Rally party

Anti-far right protests erupted in Paris’s Place de la République Sunday evening where left-wing voters gathered to show support for the New Popular front – an alliance formed between French Socialists, Communists, Greens and France Unbowed party – after it came in second behind the far right alliance led by National Rally, AFP reports.

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In Paris, protesters who spoke out against right-wing extremism gathered in the Place de la République. According to Le Figaro newspaper, there were approximately 8,000 people. Leading left-wing politicians joined the action.

Similar demonstrations took place in Nantes, Dijon, Lille and Marseille. In Lyon, France's third largest city, according to media reports, there were clashes between protesters and police. Demonstrators set up makeshift barricades in the streets and started throwing bottles and firecrackers at the police. As a result of the disturbances, shop windows were smashed.

According to Le Figaro newspaper, citing freelance journalist Clément Lanot, on avenue Parmentier in Paris, protesters also threw firecrackers at police, who responded with tear gas. The media published photos of broken shop windows and overturned bins.

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Moldovan winemakers won 90 medals at the “Vinul Moldovei” national contest
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Moldovan winemakers won 90 medals at the “Vinul Moldovei” national contest

Moldovan winemakers won a total of 90 medals at the third edition of the national contest “Vinul Moldovei” (‘Wine of Moldova’) held on November 21 and 22 in Chisinau. Among the awarded wines, 8 received the Grand Gold Medal, 73 wines were awarded Gold Medals, and 9 received Silver Medals.

Correspondence from Bucharest: Romania elects its president – Vote of the Diaspora is important
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Correspondence from Bucharest: Romania elects its president – Vote of the Diaspora is important

Romanians face a challenging task today, as 14 candidates are competing for the presidency at Cotroceni Palace. This count is effectively 13, considering the recent withdrawal of Ludovic Orban, who will still appear on the ballot papers. Polls show that the top five candidates have a chance of advancing to the second round, which will take place in two weeks. Additionally, parliamentary elections are scheduled for the following week.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the death of the rabbi of the Jewish community in Abu Dhabi: We firmly condemn any act of violence and anti-Semitism
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the death of the rabbi of the Jewish community in Abu Dhabi: We firmly condemn any act of violence and anti-Semitism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chisinau has confirmed the death of Zvi Kogan, the rabbi of the Jewish community in Abu Dhabi. Kogan was a citizen of both Israel and the Republic of Moldova and lived in the United Arab Emirates under Moldovan citizenship with resident status. Following the discovery of his lifeless body, three individuals were detained by the Emirati authorities.