Saturday of Tension in Italy: Squares Full, Clashes and Arrests in Several Cities
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On Saturday, October 24, thousands of people took to the streets in many Italian cities to protest against the cost of living, that is, the rise in prices of goods and services. The demonstrations took place in Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna and Florence, where many citizens took part in the marches throughout the day.
In view of the protests, the authorities strengthened security in urban centres. In some cities the most sensitive areas were locked down, with a strong deployment of law enforcement officers. At several moments the situation became tense and there were clashes between some protesters and the police.
During the day, arrests were also made. At present, the information available on individual incidents is not complete, and it is not yet clear in every detail how the clashes unfolded in each city.
Saturday's events showed how strongly the issue of the cost of living is felt in Italy. The coming weeks will tell whether the protests continue and what responses come from the institutions.
Sources: Vanity Fair Italia
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