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Turin, Milan and Naples were the scene of violent protests on Monday night after authorities imposed new restrictions to try to limit the spread of the new coronavirus.
In Turin, protesters threw Molotov cocktails at law enforcement agencies, tear gas was used against protesters in Milan and violence was reported in Naples, where several days of protests took place. Demonstrations also took place in Rome and Palermo, reports the BBC.
The demonstrations began shortly after the government announced the closure of restaurants, bars, gyms and cinemas starting at 6 p.m. However, most stores will remain open, he said. News.ro.
Nighttime restrictions have been introduced in several regions, such as Lombardy and Piedmont.
Although the first national quarantine, imposed in the spring of this year, was peacefully accepted by the population, the new measures were immediately questioned. Small businesses complain that they are still trying to recover from quarantine and that other restrictions could lead to bankruptcy.
Luxury stores in central Turin, including one from Gucci, were devastated by crowds that filled the streets after the new rules came into effect. The protesters used fireworks and sprayers, and the police responded with tear gas.
The Milanese chanted “Freedom!” during clashes with the police in the city center. The capital of the Lombardy region has been severely affected by the Covid-19 epidemic.
Small business managers say they had just left the port after the first alleged closure. Another closing means a bankruptcy judgment.
protester: “The tourists have disappeared, it is just as deserted at noon since 75% of the employees work from home. I think the dust has been raised on this business … I think we will close for good in a week. “
The new restrictive measures are in effect until November 24. During this period, 75% of Italian secondary schools and universities will take place online. Regional governments demanded that all courses be carried out remotely, but the Minister of Education, Lucía Azzolina, opposed it.
The government also asked people not to travel outside their cities of residence unless absolutely necessary and to avoid using public transportation as much as possible.
“I think we will suffer a little this month, but by clenching our teeth with these restrictions we will be able to breathe again in December,” Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Sunday.
New restrictions have been imposed in several European countries after the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections rose sharply.
