Meloni to hold emergency meeting after violent protests over living costs
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will hold an emergency meeting after a weekend of violent clashes at cost-of-living protests, and she has backed the police.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni is to hold an emergency meeting after a weekend of violent clashes, the BBC reports. Deutsche Welle reports that she has backed the police response.
The protests are driven by anger over living costs and low wages, according to Deutsche Welle. The outlet says protesters in several Italian cities took part and that the demonstrations turned violent.
The BBC, citing Italian media, reports that more than 200 people were detained during two days of rioting. The BBC's summary refers to "the city" without naming it in the text provided.
Deutsche Welle also reports that a major union has called a general strike for November 20.
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- Deutsche WelleMeloni backs police after cost-of-living protests turn violent in Italian citiesSun, Oct 18, 12:02 PM EDT
- BBC NewsItalian PM Meloni to hold emergency meeting after weekend of violent clashesMon, Oct 19, 7:23 AM EDT
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