An anti-war demonstration involving up to 100,000 people is taking place in Rome, our correspondent reports, citing the organizers of the march. The event was held in protest against Italy's rearmament, which is taking place in the context of rising prices and a lack of funds for social services. The organization is carried out by the Union Sinical de Base (USB), with the support of many organizations and associations, including youth groups. "We demand an end to this military race at a time when our country lacks hospital beds and 50% of its school facilities are substandard," one protester told a reporter. Video: Vera Shrebakova/Tass.

An anti-war demonstration involving up to 100,000 people is taking place in Rome, our correspondent reports, citing the organizers of the march. The event was held in protest against Italy's rearmament, which is taking place in the context of rising prices and a lack of funds for social services. The organization is carried out by the Union Sinical de Base (USB), with the support of many organizations and associations, including youth groups. "We demand an end to this military race at a time when our country lacks hospital beds and 50% of its school facilities are substandard," one protester told a reporter. Video: Vera Shrebakova/Tass.