Key facts
- Journalist Martina Miccichè sustained an eye injury while covering protests in Milan.
- Over 271 young people were detained, with 32 arrests, including 23 minors.
- New legislation makes parents financially liable for their children's vandalism and looting.
- Lorry drivers in southern Italy have been protesting high petrol prices for over a week.
Hundreds of young people marched through Milan on Saturday to protest soaring living costs and unaffordable housing, echoing wider economic discontent across Europe. The demonstration, which began peacefully, escalated into clashes with riot police who used shields and teargas, leading to random arrests and beatings. A journalist covering the event sustained an eye injury. Masked youths also engaged in vandalism and looting in the city's fashion district. Protests and unrest continued on Sunday, with authorities detaining over 271 individuals, including 32 arrests. In response, the Italian government has enacted stricter measures, including financial accountability for parents of minors involved in vandalism and increased police powers. Similar protests against high fuel prices have been ongoing among lorry drivers in southern Italy.