Italian cities on high alert ahead of cost-of-living protests
Italian authorities brace for new protests in eight major cities, including Rome and Milan, following last week's violent clashes.
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AIItalian authorities are preparing for a new wave of protests scheduled for Saturday in eight major cities, including the capital Rome and Milan.
These demonstrations follow violent clashes during last week's protests, prompting security agencies to raise the alert level to its highest.
Authorities have deployed 1,500 security personnel to secure and lock down Rome in an effort to keep the marches peaceful. An additional 1,800 police and military officers have been sent to Milan to protect key sites and luxury shops.
The government has also granted 500 army soldiers judicial and military policing powers to respond directly to any riots or acts of vandalism during the cost-of-living protests.