Massive protests against the government sparked clashes with police in Milan and Tirana, leaving officers injured and protesters detained. On Saturday, 17 October, a march in Milan against wars and rising living costs began peacefully but ended with riots. Demonstrators in masks threw stones and other objects, set fires and attacked shops, while police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowds. Local sources reported at least two police officers were hurt, and about 50 protesters, including many minors, were detained. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence on social media, saying demonstrations are a right, but burning cities is not. She also described the unrest as chaos aimed at those responsible for security. In Albania, the fifth day of student demonstrations in Tirana pushed demands for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. Police opened fire toward protesters outside the Ministry of Education, using what was described as rubber bullets to calm the crowd. Earlier, protesters had escalated the conflict by setting fire to government buildings and banks, and throwing stones at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. Albania’s police chief, Skender Hita, said seven officers were suspended and disciplinary investigations were opened over alleged excessive use of force. According to Hita, 1,067 people were detained overall, and criminal cases were launched against 388. Dozens of police officers and protesters were reported injured during the disturbances.