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Milan protests turn violent as demonstrators clash with police
Demonstrators in Milan clash with police over rising living costs.
In brief
Demonstrators in Milan clash with police over rising living costs. Demonstrators in Milan threw stones, broke windows, and set fire to bins during protests over rising living costs and poor public services. Originally reported by mint.
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.
The key point
Demonstrators in Milan threw stones, broke windows, and set fire to bins during protests over rising living costs and poor public services.
