
Italy experienced another day of protests this Saturday against the rising cost of living, the policies of the Meloni government, and spending on armaments.
Protests in several cities in Italy have been accompanied by tensions and clashes between demonstrators and police. Rome, Turin, Milan, Florence and Bologna are among the cities where incidents have been recorded, while authorities have taken increased security measures.
In Rome, police used water cannons to disperse protesters. Meanwhile, in Turin, demonstrators threw fireworks and bottles at police, who responded with tear gas.
Tensions have also been reported in Florence, where protesters have marched towards luxury shopping areas, as well as in Bologna, where bottle-throwing was followed by police intervention.

In Milan, thousands of students took to the streets, where clashes with police were also recorded.
Meanwhile, in Rome, 43 young people were taken to police stations after authorities found them wearing hoods, gloves and masks. Some protesters also entered the Colosseum.
There were 371 people arrested, of which 110 were minors.
Meanwhile, Youssef Siher, the 30-year-old associated with the "October 17 Movement" page, is under investigation for aggravated incitement to commit criminal offenses.
Protests and clashes also spread to Belgium. In Brussels, police used tear gas and pepper spray against demonstrators demanding better conditions in education and opposing government policies. Footage showed protesters running in the streets as police intervened to disperse the crowds.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Lisbon again, against the deepening housing crisis in Portugal.
Demonstrators marched under a banner reading "General strike for housing" while waving keys in the air. Portugal is facing one of the worst housing crises in Europe.
Protesters in all countries unite in demands for better economic conditions, public services, and political change.