Young protesters march peacefully in Milan


Young protesters march peacefully in Milan

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Young protesters march peacefully in Milan

Thousands of young people marched in Italian cities on Saturday. Police and soldiers worked to prevent violence, but small clashes happened in two cities.

In Milan, thousands of young people marched, and some shops closed their windows. The Prime Minister added more soldiers and set tougher rules for young troublemakers.

Protests also happened in many other European cities that Saturday. People were unhappy about education, housing, and other issues affecting their lives.

In Milan, people shouted names and held signs against the country's leader. Security used drones and checked railway stations, while many shops protected their windows.

In Albania, police used water cannons against protesters who lit fires and threw things. Spanish people marched for their pensions, and Portuguese people asked for affordable homes.


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What happened in Italian cities on Saturday?

Thousands of young people marched, and police and soldiers tried to stop violence, but there were small clashes in two cities.

Why were people protesting in Europe?

People were unhappy about education, housing, pensions, and other problems affecting their lives.

What did police do in Albania during the protest?

Police used water cannons against protesters who lit fires and threw things.


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