Young protesters clash with police on the streets of Rome
Young demonstrators clashed with police in Rome, Italy's capital, on Saturday 24 October, as protests over the cost of living, wages and public services continued nationwide. In Milan, around 3,000 people marched.
Clashes broke out between young protesters and police in Rome, the Italian capital, on Saturday, 24 October. Demonstrations against the cost of living, low wages and the state of public services are continuing in several places across Italy, and Rome has become one of the points of tension.
Tension in the capital
Security forces were deployed in large numbers in Rome as the situation escalated. The source does not give further detail on how the clashes unfolded or whether there were any injuries or arrests.
A wider wave of protest
The events in Rome are part of a broader wave of youth-led demonstrations in Italy. Participants are demanding better living conditions and higher wages.
In another major city, Milan, around 3,000 people took to the streets. Their gathering in the city centre brought traffic to a standstill.
The information was updated on Saturday evening, and developments are continuing. Overall, the demonstrators' demands cover two areas: the level of everyday costs and incomes, and the availability and quality of public services.
