Protests continue across Europe: Madrid demands higher pensions, Milan tightens security
Demonstrations took place in Spain and Italy on Saturday. In Madrid thousands of people demanded higher pensions, while authorities in Milan stepped up security out of fear of fresh violent unrest.
Large-scale protests are continuing in Europe, and on Saturday demonstrations were held in two countries: Spain and Italy. The events show that discontent is being expressed in several European countries at the same time.
Madrid: demand for higher pensions
In the Spanish capital, Madrid, thousands of people took to the streets. They demanded that pensions be increased.
Milan: tighter security
The situation in the Italian city of Milan was different. Local authorities strengthened security measures because they feared new violent unrest.
The source gives no further details about the organisers of the protests, the number of participants in Milan, or the specific measures introduced by the authorities.
