Wave of raids and arrests against anarchist networks in Italy
Submitted by Italy Calling on Apr 11 2011 21:18
5 arrests in Bologna, 7 banning orders, 60 raids all over Italy
European Court of Human Rights absolves Italy of Carlo Giuliani’s death
Submitted by Italy Calling on Mar 28 2011 22:13
On March 24 the European Court of Human Rights fully absolved Italy of the death of Carlo Giuliani during the anti-G8 protests of 2001 in Genoa.
Italy: Revolts and riots in migrant detention centres
Submitted by Italy Calling on Mar 6 2011 23:07
1 March: after a revolt that has gone on for days, the detention centre in Gradisca is in a state of collapse: one single cell left for the 100 detainees, people eating and sleeping in the corridors and in the canteen, one bathroom for everyone. You can see some pictures here.
Indecorous and Free! Women's protests in Italy
Submitted by Italy Calling on Feb 16 2011 13:14
In this latest phase of widespread political and economic crisis, the subject of sexuality has become crucial. In this context the role of women is once again determined and exploited by those in power, within an old traditional ideological perspective. We’ve surely needed a women’s mobilisation against the government and its PM for some time now, and not just because of the sexual scandals.
This rage is the only future we have! Thoughts on 14th December protests in Italy
Reflections on the widespread, violent demonstrations on 14 December 2010 in Italy, mostly of young people protesting new education reforms.
The day after…update on student protests in Italy
Submitted by Italy Calling on Dec 15 2010 19:04
The Senate has confirmed today – The Gelmini reform will be discussed next Monday 20th December, the final vote will be on the Wednesday. Today there have been more protests.
14/12/2010: An account of today's protests in Italy
Submitted by Italy Calling on Dec 14 2010 21:58
As Berlusconi wins a vote of confidence in Parliament, the Italy Calling blog reports of protesters taking to the streets in Rome, engaging in running street battles with the police.
Against the reform, another revolt! Updates on student protests in Italy
Submitted by Italy Calling on Dec 1 2010 19:28
Last night the Chamber of Deputies approved the Gelmini reform. 307 votes in favour, 252 against, 7 abstained. The reform will be passed over to the Senate on 9th December for its 3rd reading, then to the Chamber of Deputies again for the final vote.
Today we are the lions! Student protests in Italy
Submitted by Italy Calling on Nov 26 2010 18:51
Student protests literally exploded all over Italy to block the approval of the new infamous Gelmini reform, which aims at privatising the university and turning it into a profit-making machine. Thousands and thousands of students have held demonstrations all over the peninsula and occupied university buildings.
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