Nationwide strike and demonstrations take place across Italy

A USB-called strike and demonstrations are taking place across dozens of Italian cities, with workers, students and other groups participating. Authorities have heightened security preparations, while transport services are reported to be operating only partly as normal.

• The USB called the strike over the cost of living and European rearmament; demonstrations involve workers, students, pensioners, housing-rights activists and port workers.· 1 source
• Authorities are monitoring demonstrations and preparing increased checks and possible preventive detentions; transport services are reported to be partly disrupted.· 1 source
• The Local reports that students plan rallies in several cities, calling for more school funding and housing support, as security forces prepare for possible clashes.· 1 source