Big protests against high prices in Europe

17. October 2026, 22:15

Many people protest in Europe. Thousands of people go to the street in Italy and Portugal. They protest against high prices for food and rent. The people want more money for their work.

Heavy violence happens in Italy. People throw stones and firecrackers at police officers in Milan. The police use tear gas and water cannons. Several people are hurt. The police arrest many people. Fights also happen in Turin and Bologna.

The union CGTP calls for protest in Lisbon. Many people cannot pay their rent anymore. The government stays strict. Similar protests happen in France and Belgium on the weekend.

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Definitions

Living costs: The money a person needs for daily life. This includes food, clothes, rent and energy.
Union: An organization of workers. They work for better conditions and higher pay.
Tear gas: A chemical substance the police use. It hurts the eyes and makes seeing hard.

People

Giorgia Meloni: She is the head of the government in Italy. She belongs to the right party Fratelli d’Italia.
Maurizio Landini: He is an important leader of the Italian union CGIL.
Luis Montenegro: He is the head of the government in Portugal and belongs to the center-right government.

Locations

Milan: A big city in the north of Italy.
Lisbon: The capital city of Portugal.
Bologna: A city in the north of Italy.

Sources

Kurier 17. October 2026, 20:02

Portugal: 10.000 Menschen protestieren gegen hohe Lebenshaltungskosten

Standard 17. October 2026, 19:46

Polizei setzt Tränengas gegen Demonstranten in Mailand ein

VOL 17. October 2026, 19:29

Polizei mit Tränengas gegen Demonstranten in Mailand

ANSA 17. October 2026, 19:19

Guerriglia a piazza Duomo a Milano, bombe carta contro la polizia. Meloni:

Standard 17. October 2026, 19:09

Zehntausende protestieren in Lissabon gegen hohe Lebenshaltungskosten

ANSA 17. October 2026, 17:14

A Milano lancio di sassi e cariche della polizia, feriti e fermati. Scontri a Torino e a Bologna - Notizie - Ansa.it

ANSA 17. October 2026, 16:50

A Milano lancio di sassi e cariche della polizia, feriti e fermati. A Torino parapiglia tra i manifestanti - Notizie - Ansa.it

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