Italian cost-of-living protests 2026 stories

Oct 24, 2026

Protests sweep Italian cities amid heavy security presence

Protests against war and rising living costs took place in major Italian cities including Milan, Rome, Turin, and Bologna. Italy deployed hundreds of soldiers and police arrested over 100 people, with some violence reported a week after major unrest.

Oct 24, 20266 sources

Oct 19, 2026

Italy approves tougher anti-riot laws after Milan violence

Italy approved new security measures including a new offense of violent participation in demonstrations, tougher penalties for rioters, and financial liability for parents of minors involved in violence, after weekend riots in Milan left over 100 police injured and shops looted.

Oct 19, 20268 sources