# Milan protests turn violent as demonstrators clash with police

> Demonstrators in Milan clash with police over rising living costs.
- Title: Milan protests turn violent as demonstrators clash with police
- Summary: Demonstrators in Milan clash with police over rising living costs. Demonstrators in Milan threw stones, broke windows, and set fire to bins during protests…
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- Published: 2026-10-18T18:24:13+00:00
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- Topics: milan, police, demonstrators, rising living costs, public services, italy, giorgia meloni, government meeting, news, india
## Milan protests turn violent
Demonstrators clashed with police in Milan over rising living costs and poor public services.
## Violence in Milan
Demonstrators threw stones, broke shop windows, and set rubbish bins on fire near Piazza Duomo.
## Police response
Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hooded protesters near Piazza Duomo.
## Protesters arrested
More than 60 protesters were taken to police stations for further checks.
## Arrests across northern Italy
Italian police arrested 28 protesters following clashes in Milan, Bologna, Brescia, Bergamo and Turin.
## Prime Minister Meloni's response
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned violence and scheduled a government meeting for Monday.
## Protests in France
Similar unrest occurred in France with hundreds of thousands protesting over rising costs and poor public services.
## Government pressure
Meloni's government faces pressure to address rising living costs and public services while preventing further violence.
## What happens next
The government will meet Monday to discuss response to protests and address public concerns.
## Key takeaway

Demonstrators in Milan threw stones, broke windows, and set fire to bins during protests over rising living costs and poor public services.