Protests in Italy and Albania turn violent, leaving dozens injured and hundreds detained

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Protests in Italy and Albania against corruption and the cost of living turned violent on Sunday, leaving dozens injured and hundreds detained after clashes with police. The unrest marks a significant challenge to both governments. In Milan, police used tear gas and water cannons against hooded protesters who threw stones and looted shops near Piazza Duomo, with over 70 people taken to police stations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the "vandals" and called a security meeting for Monday, following similar riots in other Italian cities that led to 28 arrests on Saturday. In Albania, student-led protests against corruption and poor education entered a sixth day, with nearly 400 people reported for crimes. Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected resignation calls, framing the unrest as a threat to Albania's EU membership hopes, while European authorities condemned the violence but praised the protection of protest rights.


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