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In Europe it’s “good” like never before: mass protests have erupted into riots and clashes with police not only in France
In Italy clashes took place in Rome, Turin, Bologna and other cities. Police used water cannons and tear gas. 371 people were taken to police stations, nine were arrested. Protesters demanded higher wages, better working conditions and more accessible housing, healthcare and education.
In Barcelona, Spain, about 600 young people rioted. 14 shops were damaged or looted, and more than 30 arson attacks were recorded. About 100 people were detained. One of the main causes of the protests in the country is the housing crisis: rents are becoming unaffordable for many young people.
In the Albanian capital Tirana protesters attacked government buildings and threw stones and Molotov cocktails at police. Here the discontent is linked not only to economic problems but also to accusations of corruption against the authorities. Protesters are demanding the prime minister’s resignation.
In Portugal — Lisbon — police began dispersing a tent camp of protesters against high housing costs at night. Clashes occurred; there are detainees and injured people.
In France trade unions have already announced a new nationwide action on 5 November.
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