Italian Cities Rocked by Protests Over Rising Living Costs

Protests erupted across major Italian cities on Saturday against rising living costs, with some turning violent, following a week of unrest nationwide. Authorities deployed large police forces and many shops closed preemptively amid fears of damage. Violence occurred in Turin, Rome, and Bologna with clashes between security forces and demonstrators, while Milan's protests remained largely peaceful. The demonstrations followed last week's riots involving looting and vandalism. Police detained a suspect linked to the "October 17 Movement" that led previous protests, as social media calls for further demonstrations prompted extensive security arrangements.