Violent clashes during cost-of-living protests in Milan

Summary

Protests against the rising cost of living and international conflicts turned violent in central Milan, leading to clashes between police and demonstrators. Authorities utilized tear gas and water cannons to manage crowds, including a group of hooded protesters that entered the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

• Italian police used tear gas and water cannon against protesters. dunyanews.tv
• Injuries and arrests were reported during the demonstrations. dunyanews.tv
• Protesters demonstrated against rising living costs, low wages, deteriorating public services, and wars. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
• Police in riot gear cleared hooded protesters from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II luxury shopping arcade. thejakartapost.com

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Sources (6)

1. Watch: Historic French town hall burnt, shops looted, tear gas fired as 5,50,00 protest in Francetimesofindia.indiatimes.com · 18 Oct, 03:45 UTC(opens in new tab)
2. Italian police clash with protesters in the centre of Milan | Dunya Newsdunyanews.tv · 18 Oct, 04:30 UTC(opens in new tab)
3. Italian police clash with protesters in Milan and Bologna - Europe - The Jakarta Postthejakartapost.com · 18 Oct, 05:00 UTC(opens in new tab)
4. Violent clashes erupt during protests in northern Italyenglish.news.cn · 18 Oct, 05:30 UTC(opens in new tab)
5. https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/why-france-is-protesting-louis-vuitton-herm-s-stores-looted-as-unrest-over-living-costs-turns-violent-article-14054632.htmlmoneycontrol.com · 18 Oct, 06:30 UTC(opens in new tab)
6. Protests Over Living Costs Turn Violent in France, Italy, Portugaldeccanchronicle.com · 18 Oct, 07:21 UTC(opens in new tab)

Timeline

1. 18 Oct, 15:50 UTCFirst detected in GDELT event stream
2. 18 Oct, 15:50 UTC6 reports collected from 6 outlets
3. 18 Oct, 16:17 UTCSources analyzed and verification label set
4. 18 Oct, 15:50 UTCLast updated

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