Politics · Italy · 7 hrs ago
Protests planned across Italy over war, costs and detention centres
Protests are planned across Italy on Saturday, from Turin and Milan to Rome and Castel Volturno.
Demonstrators are opposing war, rearmament and rising living costs, while some gatherings focus on detention centres and other local issues.
The plans follow clashes and damage in Milan the previous weekend.
The Movimento 17 ottobre has withdrawn its announced meeting points, with new locations due to be shared shortly before its marches.
Other events are planned in Rome, Turin and several cities, with rallies and marches starting at different times.
In Castel Volturno, people will march against a planned 120-place detention centre for migrants, with local groups and the region’s president expected to attend.
Protests are planned across Italy on Saturday, 24 October, over war, rearmament, rising living costs and detention centres.
Demonstrations and gatherings are expected in cities including Rome, Milan, Turin, Naples and Castel Volturno.
The Movement 17 October cancelled previously announced meeting points and said it would reveal new locations shortly before marches begin.
In Castel Volturno, thousands are expected to march against a proposed detention centre with 120 places.
The protests follow clashes and damage in Milan the previous weekend.
- Who
- Protesters, students, trade unions, migrant and farmworker groups, and other associations are expected to take part.
- What
- Demonstrations are planned against war, rearmament, rising living costs and detention centres.
- When
- Saturday, 24 October. The Movement 17 October said it would announce new meeting points shortly before the marches, scheduled for 14:30.
- Where
- Across Italy, including Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples and Castel Volturno.
- Why
- Protesters cite opposition to war and rearmament, the cost of living and a proposed detention centre in Castel Volturno.
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Clashes and damage were reported in Milan.
A march by Gioventù Nazionale is scheduled in Rome.
The national demonstration Fuori l'Italia dalla guerra is scheduled to leave Piazza della Repubblica in Rome.
The Movement 17 October plans to announce new meeting points for its marches.
- Date
- 24 October
- Rome march
- 14:00, from Piazza della Repubblica
- Turin protest
- 15:00, from Piazza Castello
- Castel Volturno centre
- Proposed capacity of 120 places
- Naples gathering
- 15:00, in Piazza del Plebiscito
- Expected turnout
- Thousands expected in Castel Volturno
What people are saying
Fuori l'Italia dalla guerra
Noi la guerra non la paghiamo