Water Cannon Injures Protester as Unrest Spreads Across Italian Cities

A woman was knocked to the ground by a water cannon during protests in Bologna, Italy, as unrest over living costs and public services spread across multiple cities. Over 270 people were detained in Milan, including minors and foreign nationals. Police used tear gas and water cannons in Milan after demonstrators smashed shop windows and set rubbish bins on fire. Police detained 271 young people on Sunday, with 32 arrested, including 23 minors and 13 foreign nationals, while 28 others were arrested in northern cities on Saturday. The protests were fueled by anger over inflation, housing costs, stagnant wages, and public services. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, stating, "Demonstrating is a right. Setting our cities ablaze is not," as her government faces an election next year.