Protests against cost of living turn into riots in northern Italian cities
Large protests against the high cost of living took place on Sunday in the northern Italian cities of Milan, Turin and Bologna. Some participants set rubbish bins on fire, looted shops and clashed with police.
Large protests against the rising cost of living took place on Sunday in Milan, Turin and Bologna, three cities in northern Italy. The term refers to rising prices that make everyday expenses harder for people to cover. Demonstrations in several major cities at once show that frustration over living costs in Italy is spilling onto the streets.
Riots and clashes
During the protests, riots broke out. Participants set rubbish bins on fire, vandalised and looted commercial premises, and clashed with police.
The source gives no information on how many people took part, how many were detained or injured, how much damage was caused, or who organised the protests. These details may emerge later.
