Italian Police Detain Nearly 400 in Protests Across Major Cities

Nearly 400 people were detained or held by authorities in Italy following protests in multiple cities, with nine arrested and over 370 taken to police stations. Among the 371 people held, 110 were minors, according to an official police statement. Thousands demonstrated against rising living costs, housing prices, and military spending, with a heavy police presence deployed across cities including Rome, Milan, Turin, Naples, Bologna, and Florence. In Rome, a peaceful anti-war march occurred alongside a spontaneous youth protest, while Bologna saw clashes after a demonstration turned violent. Security was heightened following last Saturday's riots and looting in Milan, prompting increased vigilance and preventive checks at stations and commercial areas.