Violent Clashes Erupt During Protests in Northern Italy
Violent protests in several Italian cities.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Protests over the rising cost of living turned violent on Saturday in several cities in northern Italy, including Milan, Bologna, and Turin, leaving dozens injured, according to Italian media reports.
In Milan, hundreds of youths dressed in black surrounded the Piazza del Duomo in the city center, throwing fireworks and bottles at police. At least four officers and 20 protesters were injured in the clashes, and around 50 demonstrators were arrested in the city, according to the Italian news agency ANSA.
In Bologna, police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds. Four minors were arrested, and 36 law enforcement officers were injured or bruised during the confrontations, ANSA reported, citing a police update.
In Turin, police arrested 12 people, including 10 minors, following clashes with protesters, local media reported.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence in a social media post on Saturday evening, stating that “protesting is a right, but setting fire to our cities is not.”
