### [2026-10-30](/feed/2026/10/30/index.md)

##### 2026 European unrest
# A general strike and multiple protests are held across Italy against the rising cost of living and prime minister Giorgia Meloni's government, with clashes breaking out in multiple cities. 




### Sources:

1. [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/10/30/europe/italy-protests-anti-government-meloni-intl) [Image](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/ap26303352320615.jpg?c=16x9&q=w_800,c_fill)
2. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/italy-students-and-workers-rally-over-living-costs/a-79807668)

### Changes:

1. A general strike and multiple protests are held across Italy.  _2026-10-30 14:19:10 (First version)_
2. A general strike and multiple protests are held across Italy. Clashes break out in multiple cities.  _2026-10-30 22:19:09 (Update)_
2. A general strike and multiple protests are held across Italy against the rising cost of living and prime minister Giorgia Meloni's government, with clashes breaking out in multiple cities.  _(Current version)_

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