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Oct 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Meloni condemns violence at Italian protests
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned what she called “gangs of thugs” and backed law enforcement after anti-government protests over living costs and low wages turned violent. Clashes in Milan, Bologna and Turin injured police officers. A major union has called a general strike for November 20.
WHO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
WHAT: Meloni condemned violence at anti-government protests and backed law enforcement.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 11:34 AM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: Anger over living costs and low wages brought protesters onto the streets.
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