Israeli, US flags burned in Lyon as economic protests turn violent in European cities

Clashes between protesters and security forces erupted in several European cities on Saturday, as demonstrations against the rising cost of living continued. In Lyon, protesters burned Israeli and US flags. Police used water cannons in Cologne and tear gas in Lyon. Most protests were peaceful, but violence occurred in Germany, France, Italy, and Albania.

Clashes between protesters and security forces erupted in several European cities on Saturday, as demonstrations against the rising cost of living and demands for greater investment in public services continued. In Lyon, France, protesters were filmed trampling and burning Israeli and US flags while chanting "Israel is a murderer." Police used tear gas after objects were thrown. In Germany, police deployed a water cannon in Cologne, barricades were set on fire in Hamburg, and the Berlin rally ended peacefully. In Italy, police conducted 60 searches across 23 cities after Friday clashes. In Albania, masked individuals set bins ablaze outside the Education Ministry. The article reports that most demonstrations were peaceful, but violence occurred in several locations.