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Italy hit by violent cost-of-living protests, mostly minors arrested

Published October 19, 2026 8:30 am • Updated October 19, 2026 8:30 am •
Italy hit by violent cost-of-living protests, mostly minors arrested
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Youths and police clashed for a second consecutive day on Sunday in Milan, where at least 200 people were arrested during protests over the cost of living. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a security meeting for Monday to address the violence, which evoked scenes of chaos and looting in Paris. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta reports from Rome, Italy. 

Youths and police clashed for a second consecutive day on Sunday in Milan, where at least 200 people were arrested during protests over the cost of living. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a security meeting for Monday to address the violence, which evoked scenes of chaos and looting in Paris. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta reports from Rome, Italy. 

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