Italian protests spread as demonstrators enter Colosseum and police fire tear gas in Rome

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Protests across Italy intensified Sunday as demonstrators entered Rome's Colosseum before being removed, while police deployed tear gas and a water cannon during clashes at a separate anti-war march near Piazza della Repubblica. Thousands demonstrated nationwide, prompting tightened security around public spaces and tourist areas. In Milan, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government deployed 500 additional soldiers alongside 5,000 police, with luxury shops boarding up after previous looting. Authorities announced tougher penalties for minors involved in violence. The Italian unrest was part of wider European demonstrations over cost of living, pensions, housing and political failures. Violent protests occurred in Albania's Tirana, while large rallies took place in Madrid and Lisbon.


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