Paris:Authorities in several French cities have extended or introduced curfews following violence during weekend protests. In Paris and Lyon, existing restrictions have been prolonged, while Marseille has imposed a curfew for the first time, targeting minors.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Paris police prefecture extended the curfew to Place de la Republique and parts of the Les Halles district from 11 pm local time Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday. Additionally, a ban on all undeclared gatherings from 8 pm to 6 am has been renewed, covering key areas such as the Elysee Palace, the National Assembly, the Senate, the Champs-Elysees, Chatelet, and major railway stations.

In Lyon, the curfew in the city center now runs from 9 pm to 6 am, with a ban on gatherings starting at 4 pm instead of 6 pm, lasting until the curfew begins. Marseille's mayor, Benoit Payan, announced a localized curfew targeting minors, effective from 10 pm Tuesday until 5 am over the coming days in parts of the city center.

Toulouse will see a curfew take effect Thursday evening, remaining in force until Sunday, between midnight and 5 am. Curfews in Bordeaux and Nice will continue as previously planned.

Additionally, the French Professional Football League has postponed Saturday's Ligue 2 match between Montpellier and Paris' Red Star to Monday, following the announcement of new protests. The match was initially scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

The weekend protests saw approximately 550,000 participants in 110 demonstrations across France, including 110,000 in Paris, with around 400 arrests nationwide.