Protests against the high cost of living in France, over 700 arrested

Over 700 arrests have been made during protests taking place in Paris, France.

Citizens have risen in protest against the high cost of living and tax increases proposed by President Emmanuel Macron.

Dozens of streets in central Paris were closed to traffic, while the Eiffel Tower and world-famous museums such as the Musee d'Orsay, the Pompidou Center and the Louvre were closed yesterday, writes 'Daily Mail', transmits Indeksonline.

Many shops have been closed today due to the demonstrations, while thousands of police have been deployed across the country.Indeksonline/