European Cities See Mass Protests as Italy Bolsters Security

Thousands of young people marched in Italian cities Saturday, with police and soldiers deployed to prevent a repeat of last week's violent clashes and looting. Protests also occurred across Europe, from Madrid to Tirana. In Milan, Rome, and Turin, demonstrations were mostly peaceful, though brief clashes occurred in Rome and Turin. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni announced measures including 500 additional soldiers and tougher penalties for minors, who police say comprised many violent protesters last week. Broader European protests addressed issues like pensions in Spain, housing in Lisbon, and education and corruption in Albania, where riot police used water cannons and buildings were set on fire.