Demonstrators clash with the police throughout Italy - Ansa The demonstrations in Italy continue to increase, escalating into clashes with the police in several major cities in the country. On Saturday, October 24, a tense situation developed in Rome, Turin and Bologna, where demonstrators threw bottles and firecrackers at the security forces. The police responded with tear gas and water cannons. In Milan and Florence, law enforcement officers blocked protesters' access to certain areas of the city centers. The escalation comes against the background of continued dissatisfaction with the increase in the cost of living, the high fuel prices and the socio-economic policies of the authorities. The new wave of protests followed the unrest last weekend, which included clashes with the police, looting of shops and damage to property. The authorities increased security measures: large-scale inspections and searches were carried out in Milan and other cities in connection with the investigation of alleged threats to law enforcement officers and plans for arson and damage to property. Giorgi Maloney's government is proving its willingness to respond more rigidly to street unrest. The increased presence of the police and the use of special measures indicate that the conflict is going beyond peaceful demonstrations and is becoming more and more violent. At the same time, mass protests reflect deeper social tensions related to the increase in household expenses and dissatisfaction with the actions of the authorities. A combination of economic grievances, repeated clashes and increased security measures raise the risk of further escalation of the protests in Italy. Fresh international.

Demonstrators clash with the police throughout Italy - Ansa The demonstrations in Italy continue to increase, escalating into clashes with the police in several major cities in the country. On Saturday, October 24, a tense situation developed in Rome, Turin and Bologna, where demonstrators threw bottles and firecrackers at the security forces. The police responded with tear gas and water cannons. In Milan and Florence, law enforcement officers blocked protesters' access to certain areas of the city centers. The escalation comes against the background of continued dissatisfaction with the increase in the cost of living, the high fuel prices and the socio-economic policies of the authorities. The new wave of protests followed the unrest last weekend, which included clashes with the police, looting of shops and damage to property. The authorities increased security measures: large-scale inspections and searches were carried out in Milan and other cities in connection with the investigation of alleged threats to law enforcement officers and plans for arson and damage to property. Giorgi Maloney's government is proving its willingness to respond more rigidly to street unrest. The increased presence of the police and the use of special measures indicate that the conflict is going beyond peaceful demonstrations and is becoming more and more violent. At the same time, mass protests reflect deeper social tensions related to the increase in household expenses and dissatisfaction with the actions of the authorities. A combination of economic grievances, repeated clashes and increased security measures raise the risk of further escalation of the protests in Italy. Fresh international.