Last weekend, student-led cost-of-living protests devolved in some places into violent riots and looting. This weekend, the interior ministry increased its police presence, deploying some 70,000 officers across the country on Saturday. The protests drew support from various groups and organizations, including the gilets jaunes, or yellow vests. On Saturday morning, military officers and a
Police have clashed with protesters in Paris as some demonstrations in France turned violent on Saturday. A largely peaceful day of protests turned into unrest after nightfall, as protesters were seen throwing objects and fireworks at police. Around 70,000 officers were deployed across France for a second consecutive weekend and used tear gas and water
Italy deployed soldiers to Milan as the nation’s fashion and finance capital braced for fresh protests on Saturday, one week after looting and clashes with police. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to Milan, and tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large part of the
Outside the cafe in the park, when the gas has cleared, 27-year-old activist Sidorela Vatnikaj, a masters student, describes her typical day. In a movement without leaders she is one of the more experienced, with eight years in the forefront of anti-government protests behind her. “In the morning, you try to co-ordinate with all the
The latest protests have seriously tarnished Rama’s carefully cultivated image as a charming leader, steering his country towards prosperity. Parallel to the protests, a series of investigations by the special prosecution service also threaten his rule. Set up under EU and US pressure in 2019, the prosecutors recently arrested the powerful secret service chief Vlora
Riot police have clashed with the protesters, using tear gas and water cannons to disperse them. One demonstrator, Enida Bimi, told Reuters news agency that the protest is not just for the students, but “for all the people of Albania”. “The people are very angry at the system. They need to change everything. With this
