Protests in Milan, Turin, and Bologna turn violent with clashes and arrests

Protests in Milan, Turin, and Bologna turned violent on Saturday, with clashes between demonstrators and police, including attacks on officers, vandalism, and the looting of a Carabinieri vehicle in Milan's Piazza Duomo. In Milan, hundreds of protesters attacked police lines, set fires, and erected barricades, prompting officers to use water cannons and tear gas. In Turin, student collectives clashed with police after attempting to extend a march, while in Bologna, youths threw stones and objects, leading to seven arrests. Mayor Giuseppe Sala called the protest reasons understandable but the violence unjustifiable, while Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani condemned the attacks and accused parts of the opposition of fueling the unrest.