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Protests by Italian truckers over rising diesel prices have spread across the south of the country: roads and the port of Naples have been blocked, and several regions report empty shelves in supermarkets. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini expressed confidence in the possibility of dialogue; a meeting between the ministry and industry associations is scheduled for Tuesday.
Otabek YusupovAfter looting and vandalism over the weekend, a number of luxury boutiques in Milan's Quadrilatero della Moda district, including Chanel, Hermes and Pomellato, closed on Monday. Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani expressed solidarity with traders and promised a tough response to attacks on the state. The 'October 17' movement announced plans for weekly Saturday demonstrations, starting with Milan.
Aziz KarimovFrench 10-year bond yields are holding near 4.9% amid street protests and the fight over the 2027 budget. Public debt has reached 119% of GDP, and interest payments will rise by almost €12 billion. Oxford Economics modeled scenarios: in the harsh variant, France and Italy would enter recession in 2027, although the eurozone as a whole would avoid it. Economists note that the ECB is better prepared to support countries than in the 2010s.
Nilufar KarimovaIn Milan, on the second day of clashes during a protest against the cost of living, police arrested more than 200 people since Saturday. Police used tear gas and water cannons, and shops near the Duomo square were looted. Mayor Giuseppe Sala spoke of a 'new phenomenon', while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a security meeting for Monday.
Aziz KarimovAfter clashes during Italia in Piazza movement rallies against rising prices in Italian cities, police detained 28 people, including 12 minors. According to Sky TG24, 141 law enforcement officers were injured. The most serious unrest occurred in Milan, Turin and Bologna; damage to shops was estimated at more than €500,000.
Aziz KarimovAfter mass protests in France, demonstrations against the cost of living swept through Italian cities and escalated into clashes with police. In Milan, 50 people were detained, in Turin — 12, in Bologna — 7. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence; the CGIL union leader announced a general strike for November 20.
Aziz KarimovThe Rome Court of Appeal is due in October 2026 to decide the fate of the 'Giudizio Universale' case — Italy's first climate lawsuit against the state, filed in 2021 by the group A Sud together with more than 200 organizations and citizens. In 2024, the court of first instance refused to hear the case on its merits, holding that civil courts have no authority to assess the government's climate policy. The plaintiffs appealed, citing precedents and new scientific data.
Otabek YusupovItalian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that the US restriction of Ukraine's access to satellite systems and intelligence is a 'major mistake' that risks prolonging the war. Earlier, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Trump's deal to buy diesel from Russia.
Aziz KarimovStudents across Italy took to the streets in 'No Meloni Day' protests against the government's education policy, the rising cost of living, and increased military spending. The actions were preceded by days of school occupations and clashes in Turin, where a teacher, a school staff member, and a carabiniere were injured, and a 17-year-old teenager was detained.
Otabek YusupovItaly on Friday extended temporary border controls on arrivals from Spain by seven days, aligning them with Spanish measures in force until October 22. The decision followed a meeting between Meloni and Sánchez in Brussels; in the coming days, interior ministers will discuss lifting the checks.
Otabek YusupovTechnical anomalies in the national data network supporting air traffic management were detected overnight from Thursday to Friday. Until 6:00 a.m. traffic operated normally, after which ENAV introduced flow regulation measures, temporarily limiting capacity to 50%. Flight cancellations and delays were recorded at airports in Rome, Milan, Naples and other cities. The company ruled out a cyberattack and sabotage.
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