European protests over costs and housing turn violent

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French police arrested nearly 1,000 people nationwide as protests swept Europe over living costs, housing, and government policies, triggering clashes with authorities in multiple countries. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez blamed "ultra-left" groups for violence, while around 410,000 demonstrators marched in France. Clashes occurred in Paris, Lyon, and other cities, with police stopping over 3,000 people in the capital alone. In Albania, police used tear gas against anti-government protesters, while Italy arrested nine and detained 371 amid stricter security measures. Spain's housing crisis sparked camps in Madrid, and Portugal dismantled a protest encampment in Lisbon.


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