# Mass protests sweep Italy during nationwide strike

https://mins.news/en/item/122844

- Reuters, 2026-10-30 17:05 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/mass-protests-sweep-italy-during-nationwide-strike-2026-10-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae4ce4427f3420001c8ec12

> Tens of thousands, mostly students and workers, demonstrated across Italy on Friday, calling for higher wages and stronger public services. They also protested rising living costs and opposed increased military spending.

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