The French government calls for curfews in several cities amid an explosion of violence

 French minister Sébastien Lecornu announced this Monday, October 19, following a meeting of an interministerial crisis task force, that he has instructed prefects to implement a number of partial, localized curfews. 

European currency falls amid protests in France, Italy, Belgium — Bloomberg

 The euro fell against major world currencies as widespread protests in France deepened worries about the country’s fiscal health, and tensions around Ukraine escalated, Bloomberg reported.

NYT: U.S. considers reviving Russian gas exports to Europe

 The United States is considering a new plan to reach a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine that envisions European countries increasing their purchases of Russian gas, and Kyiv considering the reopening of pipelines that previously transported that fuel to the European Union (EU), The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing individuals familiar with the negotiations.

Plane leaving Israel makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threat

 An Airbus A320 flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna has made an emergency landing in Bulgaria following a reported bomb threat, according to the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport.

"They must pay": Macron promises a tough stance against those who caused destruction during the protests

 French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday to take firm action against those responsible for the unrest that took place on Saturday in several cities across the country.

"Boisterous weekend" unfolds in Albania, too — fires, crowds of protesters, and gunfire

 Police are firing rubber bullets at demonstrators. Violent clashes with security forces have broken out near government buildings.