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Transport in Italy disrupted by strikes against PM Meloni
Strikes disrupted dozens of domestic flights and train services as unions protested the 2026 budget prioritizing military spending over health, education, and welfare.
- Strikes in Italy disrupted flights and train services as protesters opposed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's military budget and support for Israel.
- The USB union organized the protests, criticizing the government's focus on military spending over essential services like health and education.
- At least 27 flights were cancelled at Milan's Malpensa Airport, and trains were disrupted in major cities like Turin and Genoa.
- Demonstrators marched in cities like Turin and Venice, blocking the offices of defense contractor Leonardo.
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·Madrid, Spain
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Italian unions have launched a large-scale strike against the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this morning, DPA reports. The unions have decided to call a protest against the budget law, large investments in the military and in support of Palestine. According to the weekly L’Espresso, around 40 strikes will take place across the country, involving transport workers, teachers and journalists, among others. Disruptions to public transp…
·Bratislava Region, Slovakia
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