European protests spread to Albania, Belgium, Italy, and Spain

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Unrest that began in France has spread to multiple European countries, with protests turning violent in Albania, Belgium, Italy, and Spain. Demonstrators have clashed with police, set fires, and caused property damage across major cities. In Albania, police deployed water cannons against protesters demanding education reforms, while in Brussels, officers used tear gas to break up barricades. Italy saw violent clashes in Rome, Turin, and Florence, prompting the deployment of 500 soldiers to Milan and a US Embassy alert. Spain experienced large protests in Madrid and Barcelona over pension reform. The unrest follows a week of looting and destruction in France, leading retailers across Europe to board up stores in anticipation of similar violence. Reports also indicate jihadist calls for attacks on demonstrators and police in Spain and Portugal.


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