Italy's protests over prices and taxes turn violent in Milan

Protests in Italy over rising prices, taxes, and fuel costs have escalated into riots, following similar unrest in France. Hundreds of young people in Milan clashed with security forces, who used tear gas and water cannons before retreating. The protesters attacked officers with homemade incendiary devices and bottles, then occupied the main Piazza del Duomo square. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that demonstrations are a right but do not excuse violence, noting injuries among police and arrests in Turin. In Bologna, the railway station was closed as a precaution due to the unrest. The protests reflect broader public anger over economic pressures across Europe.