# Cost-of-living protests: Italian police clash with protesters in Milan, Bologna

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:23:58+00:00
- Category: World
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Protests against inflation, low wages, and public service issues turned violent in multiple Italian cities. In Milan, protests erupted in Piazza Duomo where demonstrators clashed with police and vandalized property. Bologna saw similar unrest, with hooded youths attacking the central railway station and throwing projectiles at security forces. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence w

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