Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
MILAN (AP) -- Thousands of young people marched Saturday through the streets of several Italian cities, including Milan, Rome and Turin, as authoritie
Thousands of young people marched through the streets of Milan, Rome, and Turin on Saturday, accompanied by a large number of police and soldiers. The demonstration in Milan remained peaceful, but there were brief clashes with police in Rome and Turin. Luxury boutiques were boarded up in Milan, but most shops had opened by late afternoon.
Premier Giorgia Meloni announced additional measures, including sending 500 soldiers to Milan and harsher penalties for minors. In Milan, several minors were detained as a preventive measure. The protests, which spanned multiple European cities, covered a range of issues from education and corruption to anti-war movements, pensions, and housing.
In Milan, police and soldiers used various security measures, including drone surveillance and rapid-response units, to prevent violence. Milan s mayor, who is not running for re-election, observed the peaceful atmosphere. In Rome, protesters attempted to enter the Colosseum but were unsuccessful, while in Tirana, Albania, riot police used water cannons against protesters who set government buildings on fire.
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