Riots Erupt in Bilbao, Spain: Cars Set on Fire
Basque authorities said 19 people were arrested, including seven minors, after clashes over an anti-fascist protest near Deusto University.
- On Monday, violent protests erupted in Bilbao, Spain, as masked rioters clashed with police, setting cars ablaze and looting shops throughout the Basque city.
- The chaos stemmed from an anti-fascist protest targeting political commentator Vito Quiles, who cancelled his scheduled speech near Deusto University citing safety fears.
- Clashes with police led to 19 arrests, including seven minors, while Basque security councillor Bingen Zupiria condemned the violence as "unacceptable" and "carefully orchestrated."
- These riots mirror youth-led unrest sweeping Europe, with similar violent protests occurring in France and Barcelona, where demonstrations organized by Blocus led to 128 arrests on Saturday.
- Similar youth protests have also turned violent in Italy, prompting fears that unrest is spreading across the continent as police monitor online calls for demonstrations in Spanish cities on Oct. 31.
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In the Basque city of Bilbao, students demonstrate against the planned appearance of a right-wing influencer. In the margins of the protest action of self-appointed anti-fascists, riots occur. The police arrest numerous persons, including several minors.
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Spanish law enforcement authorities detained at least 19 persons, including seven minors, during street riots in Bilbao City; street riots in the Autonomous Community, Baskov Country, following a rally of several thousand people at a local university, handed over TASS with reference to RTVE. The protesters opposed the planned event with the participation of extreme right-wing activist Vito Kiles, and announced the cancellation of his speech abou…
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