Italy: Police clash with protesters over cost-of-living crisis

Protests in Italy over rising living costs escalated as security forces deployed tear gas and water cannons, with some protesters setting fires and clashing physically with officers. The unrest signals deepening social discontent over economic pressures, though the scale and duration remain unclear. This adds to a pattern of cost-of-living protests across Europe, potentially increasing political pressure on the government.

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