# Italy braces for cost-of-living protests under heavy security

https://mins.news/en/item/113763

- France 24, 2026-10-24 07:08 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261024-protests-against-cost-of-living-expected-in-italy-under-heavy-security

> Protests against budget cuts and the high cost of living are planned for Saturday in eight Italian cities, including Rome and Milan. After unrest last weekend, authorities announced tight security, with drones and helicopters to monitor the marches.

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