In Photos: Protests Sweep Across Europe
Protests are sweeping across European cities, from France and Italy to Albania and Lisbon, as demonstrators take to the streets over political, economic and social issues
Members of right-wing student groups march through the streets of Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during a demonstration called "Unlock Everything," organized in opposition to recent left-wing student protests and one of several demonstrations held by groups across the political spectrum. | Photo: AP/Gregorio Borgia
Riot police stand in formation behind a burning garbage can during an anti-government rally, in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
Protesters throw rocks at police during an anti-government rally, in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
Protesters march during a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Thibault Camus
A woman holds a banner referring to Portugal’s Prime Minister Luis Montenegro during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The test reads in Portuguese: "Montenegro also lives in Barbie world. He owns 50 properties, yet we're the selfish ones.". | Photo: AP/Ana Brigida
People march during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Ana Brigida
Riot police advance during an anti-government rally in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Hameraldi Agolli
Protesters dressed as Spider-Man attend a demonstration against rising living costs in Rennes, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Jeremias Gonzalez
A protester screams at policemen during a demonstration against rising living costs in Lyon, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Laurent Cipriani
Police officers run toward protesters during a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Thibault Camus
Pensioners and supporters march to defend their retirement rights in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bernat Armangue
Pensioners and supporters march to defend their retirement rights in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Bernat Armangue
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