Italian police clash with protesters in Milan and Bologna
- On Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, clashes erupted in Milan's Duomo square as masked protesters threw stones at Italian Police, forcing officers to deploy tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd.
- The march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully, but later turned violent as rioters looted shops, set fires to barricades, and emptied the Piazza del Duomo.
- Police detained about 50 demonstrators, including many minors, while at least two officers were injured and the Duomo metro station was forced to close during the unrest.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, describing perpetrators as "hooligans who exploit demonstrations to sow chaos," while Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala termed the destruction unjustifiable.
- Mirroring events in France and Bologna, where police made seven arrests, the violence reflects broader European civil disobedience patterns driven by economic strain and rising costs.
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