Protests in various European cities: Security measures increased in Italy
On October 24, 2026, protests against issues such as education, corruption, and housing were held in many cities across Europe. While intensive security measures were taken in Italy to prevent violence, harsh interventions occurred between demonstrators and police in Albania.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, thousands of people took to the streets in various cities across Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Albania to protest issues such as education, pensions, corruption, and housing.
In demonstrations held in cities such as Milan, Rome, and Turin in Italy, extensive security measures were taken to prevent a repetition of the violence that occurred the previous week. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a series of measures, including sending 500 additional soldiers to Milan and applying harsher penalties for minors. While the protests in Milan remained largely peaceful, brief scuffles broke out between police and demonstrators in Rome and Turin.
Similar protests took place in other capitals across Europe. Demonstrations held in Madrid, Lisbon, and Tirana highlighted issues of education, corruption, anti-war sentiment, pensions, and housing. In Albania's capital Tirana, riot police units used water cannons against protesters who set fire to public buildings. In Rome, security measures were increased around the Colosseum and Piazza del Popolo.
Sources
- pbs.org · Link