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Meloni backs police after cost-of-living protests turn violent in Italian cities

Published October 18, 2026 12:02 pm • Updated October 18, 2026 12:02 pm •
Meloni backs police after cost-of-living protests turn violent in Italian cities
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Anger over living costs and low wages has brought Italians onto the streets. A major union has called a general strike for November 20.

Anger over living costs and low wages has brought Italians onto the streets. A major union has called a general strike for November 20.

Source: Deutsche Welle — Original report ↗

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Original source: Deutsche Welle ↗