Hadama Traore, the organizer of the banned demonstration in Gonesse (Val-d’Oise), was placed in custody on Wednesday night, according to sources concordant to BFMTV. President of the association “Force citoyenne 93”, he was placed in custody for “threats and outrages” after wanting to organize a rally judged in support of Mickaël Harpon. The territorial security of Seine-Saint-Denis was entrusted with the investigation. Searches took place at his home in Aulnay-sous-Bois. Source BFMTV
Police in riot gear threw teargas and fired water cannon at Greek islanders as they tried to prevent access to construction sites for new migrant detention centres by setting fires, hurling flares and blockading the gates. Source Ekathimerini
At least 100,000 jobs in France could be at risk as the 25% import taxes imposed on French wine by US President Donald Trump continue to affect the industry, wine industry experts have said. Source Connextion
Italy reported a 45% one-day increase in people infected with the coronavirus as other countries in Europe recorded their first cases Tuesday, producing evidence that travelers are carrying the virus from the European outbreak’s current epicenter. Source AP
