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Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit Reuters Geneva police install barricade tape ahead of a protest against the upcoming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains in France, in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva: Thousands of protesters were expected to rally in Geneva on Sunday under a heavy police presence ahead of the G7 summit in Evian in neighbouring France, amid fears of a repeat of the violence that marked a similar summit in 2003. The "No-G7" coalition of more than 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups aims to denounce "fascism and imperialism". The demonstration takes place the day before Group of Seven leaders start their three-day annual gathering. The G7 summit will be one of the first major international gatherings since the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February, upending the Middle East and widening transatlantic tensions. The G7 brings together the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, along with invited leaders from several other countries, including Brazil and India. French President Emmanuel Macron , who is hosting the event, is due to arrive in Evian on Sunday evening, followed by other lea…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GENEVA (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators converged Sunday to show their discontent with the G7 group of rich countries, with U.S. President Donald Trump and counterparts set to hold a summit starting a day later in nearby France. Environmentalists and feminists joined foes of imperialism, defenders of independent media, supporters of Palestinian rights and others in a lakeside park in Geneva for a march across town. A boat whose sail read “No G7” floated by, as sunbathers and swimmers basked under blue skies. Among the crowd was a group of about 15 youths wearing black hoodies and masks who gathered behind an anti-Trump banner. Signs reading “Antisemitic never; anti-Zionist always” could also be seen. Organizers of the protest printed a handbook for demonstrators that included a map of the security perimeter, tips on how to gear up for the march, and advice on how to behave if detained by police. Travel restrictions and limited border crossings during the summit Swiss and French authorities have deployed thousands of police to provide security for the three-day summit starting Monda…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GENEVA (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators converged Sunday to show their discontent with the G7 group of rich countries, with U.S. President Donald Trump and counterparts set to hold a summit starting a day later in nearby France. Environmentalists and feminists joined foes of imperialism, defenders of independent media, supporters of Palestinian rights and others in a lakeside park in Geneva for a march across town. A boat whose sail read “No G7” floated by, as sunbathers and swimmers basked under blue skies. Among the crowd was a group of about 15 youths wearing black hoodies and masks who gathered behind an anti-Trump banner. Signs reading “Antisemitic never; anti-Zionist always” could also be seen. Organizers of the protest printed a handbook for demonstrators that included a map of the security perimeter, tips on how to gear up for the march, and advice on how to behave if detained by police. Travel restrictions and limited border crossings during the summit Swiss and French authorities have deployed thousands of police to provide security for the three-day summit starting Monda…

Downtown Geneva boards up as drastic security tightens ahead of anti-G7 protests French and Swiss authorities have imposed extensive security measures as U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders attend a G7 summit of leading industrialised nations

Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit | Macau Business ByAFP Thousands of anti-G7 protesters were expected to rally in Geneva Sunday under a heavy police presence ahead of the summit in Evian, just across the border with France. The “No-G7” coalition of more than 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups aims to denounce “fascism and imperialism”. The demonstration takes place the day before Group of Seven leaders start their three-day annual gathering. Geneva — about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of the French spa town of Evian — is on edge. The authorities there are anxious to avoid any repeat of the mayhem of 2003, when anti-G7 rioters caused millions of dollars worth of damage in the Swiss city. The violence, looting and clashes live long in the memory and shops, supermarkets, theatres and university buildings, some of them far from the protest route, are taking no chances and have boarded up their facades. Several other events in the city have been scrapped, and the main hospital has set up tents in case there is an influx of casualties. The Swiss authorities have permitted a march around a lengthy loop on the north side of the city — well away from the…

Downtown Geneva boards up as drastic security tightens ahead of anti-G7 ... Audio By Carbonatix GENEVA (AP) — Scores of shops and businesses in downtown Geneva boarded up their storefronts with wooden panels ahead of planned anti-G7 protests on Sunday. French and Swiss authorities have imposed extensive security measures as U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders attend a G7 summit of leading industrialized nations starting on Monday. There are concerns the gathering could trigger violent unrest. The June 15-17 summit of some of the world’s richest nations being held in the French town of Evian-les-Bains, on Lake Geneva, is meant to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine and global economic imbalances. Activist groups including environmentalists, feminists and foes of capitalism have called for a big demonstration later Sunday. A flotilla of around 20 boats appeared on Lake Geneva off the coast of Evian on Saturday, displaying anti-G7 and pro-Palestinian banners. Some 20 protesters were detained on Friday evening, according to Swiss media reports. Earlier, between 100 and 150 people had gathered in Geneva for a protest bicycle ride, slowing down traffic and chanting anti-G7 a…

Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit - RFI Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit Geneva (AFP) – Thousands of anti-G7 protesters were expected to rally in Geneva Sunday under a heavy police presence ahead of the summit in Evian, just across the border with France. Issued on: 14/06/2026 - 03:22 3 min Reading time Several buildings in Geneva have been boarded up ahead of the G7 summit and related protests © Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP Advertising Read more The "No-G7" coalition of more than 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups aims to denounce "fascism and imperialism". The demonstration takes place the day before Group of Seven leaders start their three-day annual gathering. Geneva -- about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of the French spa town of Evian -- is on edge. The authorities there are anxious to avoid any repeat of the mayhem of 2003, when anti-G7 rioters caused millions of dollars worth of damage in the Swiss city. Security is tight on both sides of the border © Elodie LE MAOU / AFP The violence, looting and clashes live long in the memory and shops, supermarkets, theatres and university buildings, some of them far from the protest ro…

Xinhua15 Jun 2026, 23:15 GMT+10 Switzerland has stepped up security measures in recent days. The authorities have announced the deployment of some 4,000 military personnel while closing most of its 35 border crossings with France. France, for its part, has reportedly mobilized around 16,000 police and gendarmerie for the summit. EVIAN, France, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The Group of Seven (G7) summit kicked off on Monday in Evian, a town in eastern France, against the backdrop of massive demonstration. The three-day summit will focus on a range of issues, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Middle East tensions, balanced and sustainable economic growth, as well as artificial intelligence development, according to its agenda. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday in a social media post that France would work with its "allies and partners" during the summit to help facilitate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive in Evian on later Monday afternoon. Before the summit, massive protest was staged in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday. It was organized by a "No G7" coalition of multiple groups and organizations, in what they describe …

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows Geneva police have fired teargas at protesters who set fire to a Tesla ‌vehicle and smashed windows at a United Nations agency as they vented their anger at a Group ‌of Seven summit about to take place across the border in France. Loginor signup to continue reading Some 20,000 people gathered for ‌a march that was initially peaceful, but protesters later targeted what they depicted as symbols of capitalism and multilateralism, including the parked Tesla and the UN office. Demonstrators ripped bricks from the ground to throw at police, while children cried as teargas wafted over downtown Geneva's sun-baked streets, Reuters witnesses said. Protests ‌have been ‌common at G7 ⁠gatherings over the years, with many demonstrators using the summits to ​decry capitalism, globalisation, climate change and inequality. Demonstrators said they came to protest against the G7 as a symbol of concentrated political and economic power. Last week Tesla owner Elon Musk, who has worked as an adviser to US President Donald Trump, became the world's first trillionaire. "To me, it's a ⁠meeting of the rich that shows once again ‌how the ​rich ca…

G7 protests: Protesters smash windows and set Tesla on fire at march in ... Chaotic scenes unfolded in Geneva Sunday as tens of thousands of protesters channelled their anger toward an upcoming Group of Seven summit scheduled to take place just across the border in France. Police fired teargas at protesters who set fire to a Tesla and smashed windows at a United Nations agency. Some 20,000 people gathered for the march, which was initially peaceful before the protesters targeted what they depicted as symbols of capitalism and multilateralism. Demonstrators ripped bricks from the ground to throw at police and children cried as teargas wafted over downtown Geneva's sun-baked streets, witnesses told Reuters . Protests have been common at G7 gatherings over the years, with many demonstrators using the summits to decry capitalism, globalisation, climate change and inequality. Concerns over escalating inequality reignited last week when Tesla owner Elon Musk, an ally of US President Donald Trump, became the world's first trillionaire. open image in gallery Businesses had boarded up their premises, and hundreds of riot police were deployed across the city, following prior concerns about …

Downtown Geneva boards up as drastic security tightens ahead of anti-G7 ... Scores of shops and businesses in downtown Geneva boarded up their storefronts with wooden panels ahead of planned anti-G7 protests on Sunday. French and Swiss authorities have imposed extensive security measures as U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders attend a G7 summit of leading industrialized nations starting on Monday. There are concerns the gathering could trigger violent unrest. The June 15-17 summit of some of the world’s richest nations being held in the French town of Evian-les-Bains, on Lake Geneva , is meant to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine and global economic imbalances. Activist groups including environmentalists, feminists and foes of capitalism have called for a big demonstration later Sunday. A flotilla of around 20 boats appeared on Lake Geneva off the coast of Evian on Saturday, displaying anti-G7 and pro-Palestinian banners. Some 20 protesters were detained on Friday evening, according to Swiss media reports. Earlier, between 100 and 150 people had gathered in Geneva for a protest bicycle ride, slowing down traffic and chanting anti-G7 and pro-Palestinian slogans, public bro…

Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G-7 summit | The Straits Times Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G-7 summit Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A Swiss police officer (left) checks cyclists' identification during a bicycle rally 'Critical Mass No-G-7' ahead of the upcoming G-7 summit in Geneva on June 12. PHOTO: EPA Published Jun 14, 2026, 10:05 AM Updated Jun 14, 2026, 05:35 PM Listen GENEVA – Thousands of protesters were expected to rally in Geneva on June 14 under a heavy police presence ahead of the G-7 summit in Evian , amid fears of a repeat of the violence that marked a similar summit in 2003. The “No-G7” coalition of more than 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups aims to denounce “fascism and imperialism”. The demonstration takes place the day before Group of Seven leaders start their three-day annual gathering. The G-7 summit will be one of the first major international gatherings since the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February, upending the Middle East and widening transatlantic tensions. The G-7 brings together the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, along …

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GENEVA (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators converged Sunday to show their discontent with the G7 group of rich countries, with U.S. President Donald Trump and counterparts set to hold a summit starting a day later in nearby France. Environmentalists and feminists joined foes of imperialism, defenders of independent media, supporters of Palestinian rights and others in a lakeside park in Geneva for a march across town. A boat whose sail read “No G7” floated by, as sunbathers and swimmers basked under blue skies. Among the crowd was a group of about 15 youths wearing black hoodies and masks who gathered behind an anti-Trump banner. Signs reading “Antisemitic never; anti-Zionist always” could also be seen. Organizers of the protest printed a handbook for demonstrators that included a map of the security perimeter, tips on how to gear up for the march, and advice on how to behave if detained by police. Travel restrictions and limited border crossings during the summit Swiss and French authorities have deployed thousands of police to provide security for the three-day summit starting Monda…