Mass protests and riots sweep Europe Hundreds of thousands marched in 12 countries over rising costs and dissatisfaction with policies. France: union sources claim 800,000 participants; Police report half of that. 70,000 security personnel have been deployed. Italy: Clashes with the police in Milan, Rome, Turin. Albania: Tirana protesters burned the entrance of the Ministry of Agriculture, attacked the parliament with stones and fireworks. The police used tear gas and water cannons. Spain: 25,000 marched in Madrid for pension reforms. Belgium and Portugal: clashes during demonstrations against austerity and housing. Serbia: Student protest continues for political change. Actions also took place in Germany, Austria, Greece, Ireland, Holland.

Mass protests and riots sweep Europe Hundreds of thousands marched in 12 countries over rising costs and dissatisfaction with policies. France: union sources claim 800,000 participants; Police report half of that. 70,000 security personnel have been deployed. Italy: Clashes with the police in Milan, Rome, Turin. Albania: Tirana protesters burned the entrance of the Ministry of Agriculture, attacked the parliament with stones and fireworks. The police used tear gas and water cannons. Spain: 25,000 marched in Madrid for pension reforms. Belgium and Portugal: clashes during demonstrations against austerity and housing. Serbia: Student protest continues for political change. Actions also took place in Germany, Austria, Greece, Ireland, Holland.