Young protesters clash with police in Rome over wages and living costs
Demonstrations against pay, prices and public services spread across Italy on Saturday, with the capital among the scenes of confrontation.
What to know
- Young demonstrators confronted police on the streets of Rome on Saturday.
- The protests focus on wages, the cost of living and public services.
- Similar demonstrations were reported in other parts of Italy.
Young protesters clashed with police in Rome on Saturday, as demonstrations over pay, living costs and public services spread across Italy. The confrontations in the capital were part of a wider wave of protests, with grievances centering on wages and the price of everyday goods.
It was not immediately clear how many people took part, whether anyone was injured or whether arrests were made. The material provided did not identify the groups behind the demonstrations or say what they are demanding from the government, leaving the scale and the next steps uncertain.
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