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Mass protests in Italy: hundreds of troops reinforced, police conduct more than 150 searches

On October 24, protests against rising prices, low wages, and military spending took place in Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples, and other Italian cities. In several cities, the rallies were accompanied by clashes with police. Giorgia Meloni's government sent an additional 500 troops to Milan and tightened security measures following the riots of October 17–18.

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Italian Government Allocates €60 Million for Fuel to Drivers, Farmers and Fishermen Amid Protests

Italy's Council of Ministers approved an emergency aid decree for hauliers, agriculture and fishing after mass protests over high fuel prices in the south of the country. The payments — up to 45 cents per litre, covering about 121 million litres of fuel — are to arrive within a month via the Agea agency. Some protesters have resumed deliveries, but strikes and blockades continue, and the authorities do not rule out a forced return to work.

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Italy to send 500 military personnel with police powers to Milan after riots

After street riots and looting in Milan during protests against the high cost of living, Giorgia Meloni's government is preparing a security package: 500 military personnel with judicial police powers, extension of preventive detention to 24 hours, including for minors, deferred arrests for group damage, and restrictions on assemblies. More than 270 people were detained, about 80% of them minors, and 14 police officers were injured.

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More than 200 arrested in Milan on second day of riots over cost of living

In 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.

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Protests against rising prices took place in Italy after the riots in France: clashes in Milan, Turin and Bologna

After 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.

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Meloni called the Trump-Putin diesel deal 'very risky' and a legitimization of Moscow

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the Trump-Putin deal to purchase Russian diesel fuel, warning of weakening sanctions pressure. Zelensky thanked her for her stance, while the Russian Foreign Ministry responded 'it is none of her business.' Meloni also called for the E3 format to negotiate on behalf of the entire EU, while Salvini opposed further gratuitous aid to Kyiv.

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Germany, Italy and Belgium proposed an 'emergency brake' for EU legislation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever sent a letter to European Council President António Costa proposing a mechanism to suspend new EU laws that are excessively burdensome for businesses. The issue is set to be discussed at the summit in Brussels on Thursday.

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