Italy

the protest

Protests against the high cost of living across Italy: cities under lockdown and tensions

Clashes in Milan, Florence, Bologna, and Turin: chants against Meloni, war, and the high cost of living, as several shops lower their shutters.

In un fermoimmagine di un video di ANSA-ALANEWS Youssef Siher intervistato dai giornalisti a margine della manifestazione dei Giovani Palestinesi a Milano contro il Comune il 12 luglio 2025. ANSA / ALANEWS

the investigations

The mastermind behind the October 17 Movement has been identified: a thirty-year-old of Moroccan origins.

Far from an outsider: a top-notch academic CV, collaborations with national newspapers and the Italian Institute for Foreign Studies (ISPI). This is Youssef Siher.

Tortona

3-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death at Home: Mother Arrested

Investigations are underway to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident and the actual responsibilities for what happened.

the debate

Daylight saving time returns, turning the clocks back: "But there are too many negative effects."

Calls and petitions to abolish the seasonal change are growing. Experts and associations warn: "It has consequences for the environment, health, and even animals."

Militari presidiano piazza Mercanti nelle vicinanze di piazza del Duomo a Milano, 23 Ottobre 2026.// Military patrols conduct inspections at sensitive locations throughout the city, in Milan, Italy, 23 October 2026. On Saturday 17 October clashed set the Lombard capital ablaze. Groups of young people are threatening to repeat the clashes every Saturday thereafter. ANSA / MATTEO BAZZI

the demonstrations

Milan goes on lockdown: maximum alert for possible riots

Other cities have also been sealed off for fear of further clashes during protests.

the riots

The October 17 Movement challenges the Ministry of the Interior: "You lock down the squares; we'll choose others at the last minute."

Alarm in the cities: what happened last weekend in Milan could happen again, and multiply, involving other centers

Le zone gialle rappresentano le principali aree sismogenetiche conosciute (sono le faglie attive). 23 ottobre 2026. INGV + ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA + NPK

the earthquake

Earthquake in Sicily: magnitude 5.0

The epicenter was in the sea off the Aeolian Islands

Varese

He kills his girlfriend and then turns himself in

After the crime, committed in Vergiate, the 53-year-old man turned himself in to the police in Abruzzo. His lawyer stated: "He was defending himself from an attack."

Scontri in piazza del Duomo durante la manifestazione 'Italia in piazza' del 17 Ottobre 2026 a Milano. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER

risk of clashes

Shopkeepers in Milan are fearful: shutters were lowered during Saturday's demonstration.

Concerns are growing after recent riots and in anticipation of the next demonstration. Mayor Sala: "Don't give in to panic."

Negozi chiusi e vetrine rotte a Milano dopo le giornate di saccheggi lungo le vie del centro storico, Milano, 19 ottobre 2026. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER

the investigations

Clashes on October 17 and 18: Digos raids in several cities

A total of 100 people have been identified, including 51 minors.

Disordini tafferugli e cariche della Polizia durante la manifestazione Italia in Piazza, Milano, 17 Ottobre 2026. // Unrest, scuffles, and police charges during the "Italia in Piazza" demonstration, in Milan, Italy, 17 October 2026. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER

safety

Raids organized via chat: thirty teenagers searched in Como

Surveillance will also be strengthened for tomorrow's Serie A match against Sassuolo.

Disordini, tafferugli e cariche della Polizia in piazza del Duomo durante la manifestazione 'Italia in Piazza', Milano, 17 ottobre 2026. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER

Courthouse

Clashes in Milan: Three minors in prison and 21 in house arrest and community detention.

Judges' decisions in the last 24 arrest validation hearings

Il ministro della Giustizia Carlo Nordio in aula alla Camera dei Deputati durante il Question Time. Roma, 21 ottobre 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI

justice

Nordio: "Massive arrests of minors, we will expand prison capacity."

The Minister of Justice: "There are times when it's unfortunately necessary to send violent youths behind bars. We're working on solutions."

Milan

"Bankruptcy and State Fraud": Prosecutors Request Santanchè's Trial

A request for indictment has also been made for 14 other defendants in the Ki Group and Bioera bankruptcies.

Il blocco dei tir sul trattta Maddaloni- Marcinise in provincia di Caserta, 21 ottobre 2026. ANSA / ANTONIO PISANI

the protests

Truck drivers revolt: Government working to find solutions

Today the Council of Ministers will meet to provide answers to the sector and also to agriculture regarding price increases and fuels.

Ancona

Post-earthquake procurement fraud: 8 arrests and 51 investigated

Searches in various regions seized assets worth over €57 million.

Protesta autotrasportatori sull'A1 (foto Ansa)

The protest

Truck blockades: Meloni convenes a Cabinet meeting: "A decree for truck drivers and farmers."

The Ministry of the Interior is ready to guarantee essential supplies. A meeting at Palazzo Chigi announced: "The police will escort those who request it."

Papa Leone in Piazza San Pietro (foto Ansa)

The Pontiff

Pope Leo XIV, doctors after histology: "Localized disease, no further treatment."

Today he returned to St. Peter's Square for the Wednesday audience, embraced by 30,000 faithful.

the ISTAT report

Birth rates continue to decline in Italy, with Sardinia remaining at the bottom of the list.

The number of children per woman on the island is plummeting: just 0.85 compared to the national average of 1.14. Record numbers for late pregnancy and children born out of wedlock are also high.

Nella combo quattro momenti degli incidenti e dei saccheggi in centro a Milano, 18 ottobre 2026. ANSA/CORNER/SALMOIRAGO

in the prefecture

At a security summit in Milan, Sala said: "Saturday is a delicate day, even anarchists are concerned."

Salvini, Piantedosi and the heads of the police force at the public order committee after the clashes at the weekend

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Insularità

Gesico hosts the grand finale of the Feast of Sant'Amatore and the Snail Festival.

The double event, now in its 405th edition for the religious celebration and the 34th for the food festival, has already had a positive outcome.

Severino Sirigu

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