Demonstrations in European cities: riots in Tirana, soldiers deployed in Milan
Protests erupted across several European cities, including Milan, Madrid, and Tirana, with varying degrees of violence and police response. In Milan, 500 soldiers were deployed to prevent unrest, while in Rome, peaceful demonstrations took place alongside heightened security measures. Bologna and Turin experienced clashes between protesters and police, leading to arrests. In Tirana, confrontations continued as students demanded educational reforms. Madrid's protests were peaceful, focusing on pension system concerns, while in Lisbon, demonstrators opposed housing policies. Brussels saw a smaller protest with nine arrests but no major disturbances.