Europeans are staging protests against new Covid-19 restrictions intended to stem an upsurge in the pandemic, with violence flaring overnight in the Netherlands. On Saturday in Austria and Italy, people upset with renewed constraints marched to show their opposition. More protests were planned elsewhere in Europe. Protests in Rotterdam against new Dutch Covid-19 restrictions turned violent Friday night, and police said they arrested 51 people, fired warning shots and used water cannons to control rioters who pelted officers with rocks, burned cars and set off powerful fireworksViolent protests against restrictions also occurred across the Netherlands in January. In Italy, where protests have taken place on weekends for several weeks, demonstrations were expected in Rome and Milan.

Source: Mint November 21, 2021 19:52 UTC