Anti-austerity protests in Italy, Belgium turn violent; clashes in Rome, Turin, Brussels

Coordinated protests erupted across Italy and Belgium on October 24, with demonstrators in Italy decrying rising living costs and those in Belgium demanding education improvements. Clashes with police were reported in Rome, Turin, and Brussels, indicating a broader wave of social unrest in the EU. The scale and coordination suggest potential for further escalation, though specific triggers and casualty figures remain unconfirmed.

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