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Europe gripped by 'Oct. 17 Movement' protests; Italy deploys soldiers

Protests organized by the "Oct. 17 Movement" are spreading across Europe, with significant demonstrations occurring in Italy, Spain, and Albania. In Milan, Italy, authorities deployed an additional 500 soldiers to support police in preventing a repeat of last week's looting and clashes. The protests encompass a wide range of grievances, including pensions, housing, anti-war sentiments, education, and corruption, with a notable involvement of young people and second-generation Italians. AI

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Europe gripped by 'Oct. 17 Movement' protests; Italy deploys soldiers

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Colleen Barry, The Associated Press ·

    It’s not just France — Protesters are marching across Europe as part of the newly formed ‘Oct. 17 Movement’

    Milan is among the many other European cities, from Tirana in Albania to Madrid in Spain, that are rocked by protests Saturday.