https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italian-police-clash-with-protesters-in-milan-and-bolognaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italian-police-clash-with-protesters-in-milan-and-bolognahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italian-police-clash-with-protesters-in-milan-and-bologna#u144015Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:10:14 +0000Italian police clashed with protesters in Milan and Bologna during violent demonstrations over the cost of living. Security forces used tear gas, water cannons, and riot gear to disperse crowds, clear luxury shopping arcades, and manage protesters surrounding Milan's Gothic cathedral. The unrest resulted in dozens of arrests, injuries to law enforcement officers, and property damage, including looted stores and set fires. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly condemned the violence and expressed backing for law enforcement, while student demonstrations and related protests also swept thr