Sara Guglielmetti Today, Friday 30 October 2026, is a difficult day due to the general strike, with demonstrations across Italy. In Milan, but also in Turin and Bologna, protesters blocked ring roads, while in Livorno there was controversy over the portrayal of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Strike: 30 workers occupy the ring road, with difficult situations in Milan, Bologna, and Turin.
Today, Friday, October 30, 2026, is the day of the general strike called by the USB (Unione Sindacale di Base) union, along with other independent unions (such as SIAL Cobas, CLAP, ADL Cobas), against high living costs and rearmament. Marches and demonstrations are taking place throughout Italy, with security on high alert. In Milan, Bologna, and Turin, protesters have blocked ring roads.
At lunchtime, the march entered Milan's Tangenziale Est (East Ring Road), with protesters walking up the access ramps at the end of Via Palmanova to the tune of " Bella Ciao." However, there were no clashes with the police, who had deployed armored vehicles and riot police at the entrance. They are thought to number approximately 30.
As a precaution, in agreement with the Prefecture and law enforcement, in addition to the Cascina Gobba Est and Ovest rest areas, the section of the Eastern Ring Road between the Cologno Monzese Ovest and Milano Viale Forlanini exits has also been closed on both lanes. Traffic is also blocked in Bologna, where protesters have also blocked the ring road. Clashes between protesters and law enforcement have been reported in Turin.
Strike: Horror over Giorgia Meloni
Marches and demonstrations have taken place across Italy for the general strike today, Friday, October 30. According to Il Giornale , a photo of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was waved in Livorno, holding her head down. In Milan, graffiti against both Meloni and Salvini was reportedly posted, while in Naples, a photo of the Prime Minister was burned.