Soldiers deployed to Milan as thousands protest cost of living

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

Thousands of young people marched through Italian cities protesting the rising cost of living as authorities deployed soldiers and police.

Thousands of young people marched through the streets of Italian cities on Saturday to protest the rising cost of living. The largest demonstration was in Milan, where soldiers were deployed and luxury boutiques were boarded up as a precaution. The demonstrations in Milan remained peaceful, though brief clashes with police were reported in both Rome and Turin.

Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures in response, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to Milan and introducing tougher penalties for minors. The 500 soldiers came in addition to hundreds already stationed there, supporting approximately 5,000 police and other security personnel. Police detained several minors in Milan as a preventive measure. The authorities used drone surveillance, checks at railway stations, rapid-response units and online monitoring to prevent potential violence.

Large demonstrations also took place across many European cities on Saturday, from Rome to Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana. The protests encompass a broad range of issues including education, corruption, anti-war movements, pensions and housing. In Milan, huge crowds of mostly young people gathered as night fell, holding banners such as 'No to lies of the state'.

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• Soldiers guard centre of Milan as thousands marchHundreds of additional 500 soldiers have been sent to Milan as thousands of people again marched through Italian cities to protest the rising cost of living.Perth Now · 25 Oct, 02:59
• Soldiers guard centre of Milan as thousands marchHundreds of additional 500 soldiers have been sent to Milan as thousands of people again marched through Italian cities to protest the rising cost of living.The West Australian · 25 Oct, 02:59

In this story: Italy · Milan · Rome · Turin · Giorgia Meloni · France · Madrid · Lisbon

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