European Cities See Protests, Riots in Milan and Tirana

Large demonstrations occurred across multiple European cities on Saturday, including Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Brussels, and Tirana, with Italy deploying 500 soldiers to Milan to prevent a repeat of last week's riots. In Rome, police clashed with demonstrators using water cannons after protesters threw fireworks and eggs, leading to 96 arrests, while Bologna and Turin also saw unrest. In Tirana, police used water cannons against protesters demanding education reforms and Prime Minister Rama's resignation. Madrid saw peaceful protests against pension reform plans ahead of next month's elections, while Lisbon demonstrators demanded affordable housing. In Brussels, police arrested nine people at a small gathering, with no major disturbances reported.