Italy's cost-of-living protests turn violent in Milan, Turin and Bologna
The gist
Protests over living costs, fuel prices and taxes turned violent in Milan, Turin and Bologna on Saturday.
Police used tear gas and water cannons; 141 officers were injured and dozens detained.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2026 (Saturday)Protests against the rising cost of living, fuel prices and the tax burden, organized by Italia in Piazza, turned violent in Milan, Turin and Bologna; police used tear gas and water cannons.
- Oct 18, 2026Authorities reported 28 people detained, including 12 minors, and 141 law enforcement officers injured; police identified 197 people and forwarded information on 43 to judicial authorities.
- Oct 18, 2026Another afternoon of violent clashes in Milan followed a spontaneous gathering of hundreds of young people around Piazza del Duomo; at least 60 people were arrested.