Protests over living costs in Milan and Bologna
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Milan and Bologna, Italy, during demonstrations against the rising cost of living, fuel prices, and declining purchasing power. Police used tear gas and water hoses to disperse the protesters; at least seven people were detained in Bologna. Tear gas was also fired in Milan after protesters threw stones at the security forces, leading to protests that resulted in the closure of a metro station and the suspension of shops and tourist activities. The protesters demanded lower prices for energy and fuel bills and voiced their rejection of declining wages and deteriorating public services. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister condemned the violence while reaffirming the right to protest.
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