General strike brings thousands to the streets of Italy and causes clashes with the police; see the images

On October 30, Italy witnessed significant protests against the rising cost of living, marked by a general strike involving workers and students across various cities. In Milan, demonstrators blocked a major access road for over an hour, while Bologna saw thousands occupying a highway. Tensions escalated in Turin and Rome, with police using water cannons to disperse crowds. Protesters in Rome set up barricades near the Colosseum, igniting trash bins and clashing with security forces. Organized by the Base Union (USB) and other unions, the strike aimed to address inflation, demand wage increases, and challenge military spending. The protests also coincided with actions by dockworkers against rearmament.