Generale Strike: Thousands March in Italy
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Italy on Friday, as part of a nationwide general strike. The protests, led by students and teachers, aimed to demand more space for education, work, and peace.
In Milan, the strike saw a large number of people march through the city, occupying the Tangenziale highway for over two and a half hours. The protesters chanted slogans, including "Governo vaff**" (a derogatory phrase towards the government) in Reggio Calabria.
In other cities, including Vicenza, people participated in the strike, with some clashes reported in Ponte Alto. In Aosta, students and teachers gathered in the city square.
The protests were largely peaceful, but tensions rose in some areas, including at the Colosseum in Rome and in Turin. The strikes caused disruptions to transportation and daily life, with some roads and highways blocked.
The strike was called to demand better working conditions, more funding for education, and an end to the current government's policies. The protesters also called for more space for students to study and work, as well as for peace and stability in the country.
