European protests turn violent with arrests in France, Italy, Spain, Albania

Protests across several European countries turned violent over the weekend, with nearly 1,000 arrests in France and hundreds more in Italy, Spain, and Albania. The unrest involved clashes with police, property damage, and looting. In France, 1,314 people were arrested and 53 police officers injured during riots that accompanied demonstrations over school funding and living costs. Authorities reported 75 attempted arson attacks and 24 lootings, with 70,000 officers deployed nationwide. In Italy, 317 people were arrested and nine arrest warrants issued, with protesters in Rome entering the Colosseum. Smaller protests occurred in Belgium, while Albania saw violence at demonstrations against the government and university conditions.