Over 30,000 protesters invade the streets of Paris

More than 31,000 protesters marched on Saturday in France with anti-government slogans.

Since the morning hours, some 89 thousand police officers mobilised to maintain order arrested at least 700 people identified as violent.

In contrast with previous weeks, police used various tactics, employing special teams to stop the most disobedient elements, not sparing them either tear gas and other means, including self - help.

In the Shomps Elyze boulevary in Paris, about 1,500 manifesters from the ranks of the yellow <x0-cells” held banners against the French president's tax hike and policies, Emannuel Macron.

Commenting on recent developments on social networks, US President Donald Trump ironically cited France's excuses that tax hikes take place on behalf of environmental protection, and added that the French state may need a president like him.

Many of the shops, museums, the Eiffel Tower, and several subway stations remained closed, and even planned soccer matches and some artistic events were canceled.

This Saturday, the protests drew fewer participants compared to those last week, when an estimated 135 thousand people manifested across the country.

According to the French Interior Ministry, the ages of 20 to 40 dominate protesters.