Meanwhile, in Lisbon, protesters demanding action to tackle the housing crisis and living costs set up a tent camp reminiscent of one established in Madrid three weeks ago. Hundreds of attendees vowed to stay overnight, singing songs around the statue of King Pedro IV that dominates the square.
Over the weekend, angry protests that recently convulsed Spain and France spilled over to Italy and Portugal, leading to clashes with police in Milan and a new tent encampment in Lisbon.
A march in central Milan on Saturday began peacefully before turning violent as masked rioters threw stones, paving blocks, and other objects at riot police, and set fire to barricades made from bar tables.
Police used water cannon and teargas to disperse the crowds, leaving a severely damaged carabinieri car in the aftermath. At least two police officers were injured and about 50 demonstrators, including many minors, were detained, according to the LaPresse news agency.