# Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in Rome

https://mins.news/en/item/122492

- euronews, 2026-10-30 13:26 UTC
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- Original: https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/30/italy-thousands-protest-rising-living-costs-and-defence-spending-in-general-strike

> Thousands marched in Rome on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing trade union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), protesting higher living costs and defence spending.

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