Violent protests in Italy and Albania against rising prices

In Italy and Albania, too, protests have been going on in recent days against the increase in living expenses.

In Italy, Milan, Turin or Bologna,violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces have followed the mobilizations, with stones, firecrackers and bottles thrown on the main streets of the city, extensive material damage and dozens of detainees.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned the "violent" attacks because "demonstrating is a right," but "not setting our cities on fire."

Giuseppe Sala, mayor of Milan, has acknowledged the legitimacy of social unrest, but has condemned the attacks: "The reasons for the protest were understandable. However, violence against the police and serious damage to the city cannot be justified, "he said.

According to the ANSA news agency, there are dozens of detainees, including many minors, and several wounded.

Prime Minister Giorgia Melon ihas convened a meeting tomorrow to discuss law and order issues.

Violent protests in Albania for sixth consecutive day

On the other hand, the student protests against the Albanian Government are now on its sixth day in Tirana, where at least three people have been injured, according to local radio reports.

According to the Albanian Ministry of Health, three people have been hospitalized, including a journalist and a 15-year-old.

Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama said in a video posted on Facebook this Sunday that the protests jeopardize Albania's accession to the European Union (EU): "Albanians must think hard: whether they want to join the EU or not," the president warned.