Covid Riots Spread In Europe

Daily Mail: Second night of anti-lockdown violence in Europe: Netherlands riots spread to the Hague as tens of thousands gather to oppose full lockdown in Austria and demonstrations kick off in Denmark, Croatia and Macedonia

* Violence erupted in Vienna as 10,000 protesters took to the streets after new lockdown was announced

* Two people were shot during an 'orgy of violence' amid anti-lockdown protests in Rotterdam Friday evening

* Police confirmed the injuries to the rioters, but did not clarify what type of ammunition was used against them

* Dutch protesters also gathered in Amsterdam, The Hague and Breda to demonstrate against measures today

* The Netherlands entered a partial lockdown on Saturday, sparking a furious backlash against the government

* Austria on Friday reimposed a full winter lockdown and neighbouring Germany warned it may soon follow suit

Europe descended into a second night of violent carnage on Saturday amid the return of strict lockdown rules aimed at curbing rising rates of Covid infection.

Thousands of people took to Amsterdam's central Dam Square and the Hague on Saturday, a day after the 'orgy of violence' during the Rotterdam riots that saw seven people injured.

Police said seven arrests were made on Sunday after youths set streets ablaze and shot fireworks at officers.

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More News On Covid Riots Spreading In Europe

Protests erupt over virus rules in Austria, Italy, Croatia -- AP

Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions -- BBC

Rotterdam police open fire as Covid protest turns into ‘orgy of violence’ -- The Guardian

Dutch police open fire on Covid lockdown protesters as European nations reintroduce restrictions -- NBC

Rotterdam "Transformed Into A War Zone" Amid New COVID Lockdown Protests -- Zero Hedge

Tens of thousands protest in Vienna against Austria’s Covid restrictions -- The Guardian

Italian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters as violent street battles rage in Austria and Netherlands -- The SUN

WATCH thousands protest in Europe against Covid passes (VIDEOS) -- RT

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