Protests and violence in Europe
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Many people protest in Europe on the weekend. Over 400000 people go on the street in France. They protest against high prices for food and gas. School kids want better schools.
Police in France use 70000 officers. There is much violence in many towns. Police use tear gas against bad people. Almost 1000 people go to prison. Two persons get hurt badly.
People protest in Italy too. Thousands protest in Rome and Milan. Police take almost 400 people. Many children are there. Soldiers guard the streets for safety.
There is trouble in Barcelona in Spain. Young people burn trash bins. They break shops and bikes. Police take about 100 people. The mayor is angry about the bad acts.
People protest in Albania and Belgium too. People throw stones at houses of the government in Albania. They burn a ministry house. Protests are calm in Brussels. Groups plan new protests in France.
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Definitions
- Tear gas
- This is gas in the air. It burns in the eyes. Police use it to stop people.
Locations
- Rome
- Rome is a big town in Italy.
- Barcelona
- Barcelona is a big town in Spain.
Sources
Spiegel
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