Protesters against the cost of living in Marseille, southern France, managed to briefly enter the city hall building, shouting 'storming the Bastille.' Journalists from the French news agency AFP reported from the scene. Protests are taking place at various locations across the country, and riots have also erupted in Paris. Police were filmed firing tear gas in an attempt to disperse the protesters, who in turn threw fireworks and set fires on the roads. According to estimates, tens of thousands are expected to participate in the protest events, with students, trade unions and the 'Yellow Vests' protest organization mobilizing.
Protesters in Marseille Break into City Hall: 'Storming the Bastille'
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