Italy protests against war and rising living costs led to clashes between demonstrators and police in Turin, Rome and Bologna on October 24, 2026. Demonstrations in Milan were largely peaceful.

Italy protests follow earlier unrest

Authorities deployed large numbers of police officers after calls for further demonstrations circulated on social media. Many shops closed as a precaution against possible damage.

The security measures followed unrest the previous weekend, when protesters fought with police, looted shops and vandalized property. Witnesses did not observe shops being looted or property being vandalized during the latest demonstrations.

Police question a detained person

Earlier on October 24, Italian police said they had detained a person allegedly linked to organizing the October 17 Movement, associated with the previous weekend’s protests. Police said the person was taken to police headquarters in Milan for questioning.

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