Anti-government and anarchist groups are demonstrating to protest the incarceration of a prominent Italian anarchist. These demonstrations are often unsanctioned and may occur with little or no notice. Several protests have resulted in violence, including the use of firebombs (Molotov cocktails), and pipe and package bombs. Italian police advise of an elevated threat to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 February, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
At 11:00 am on Saturday, September 11, 2021, an estimated 20 members of Potere al Popolo Firenze will demonstrate against U.S. treatment of Julian Assange by the parking lot east of the US Consulate General. A police presence is anticipated at the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 September, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Saturday, May 22, 2021, from 3:00PM to 6:30PM, a demonstration sponsored by “Forza Nuova” is planned to protest the Questura of Rome’s denial of the group’s authorization for a prior demonstration. Approximately 1,000 participants are expected. Police have advised that the demonstration has the potential for violence.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On April 16, 2021, an authorized static demonstration will take place in Piazza del Duomo. The demonstration is expected to begin at 16.00 hrs. The number of participants is currently unknown. This demonstration is organized by the “Movimento Imprese Italiane” (Italian Companies Movement) to express dissatisfaction with COVID-19 related Italian government policies, and to lobby ...
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Milan | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Monday, April 12, 2021, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, a static demonstration sponsored by restaurant owners is scheduled to take place demanding the easing of lockdown restrictions and financial assistance from the government. More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend, and the police will be monitoring this event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
The potential for anti-COVID lockdown and anti-COVID vaccine demonstrations exists in many cities throughout Italy. On April 6, 2021 outside Piazza di Montecitorio in Rome, groups of protestors faced off and clashed with police who responded with crowd control tactics and arrests. Italian authorities expect the potential for these kinds of demonstrations to continue in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Monday, November 2, 2020, from 10:00am to 11:30am, a static demonstration sponsored by the Ethiopian Community in Italy is scheduled to take place protesting U.S. policy in Ethiopia. Fifty participants are expected.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Friday, October 30, 2020, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, a static demonstration of approximately 200 participants sponsored by the “Street Artists Association” is scheduled to take place requesting economic support from the Italian government.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
A demonstration against the French government will occur on October 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00 p.m. Demonstrators will gather near the French Consulate Building at the intersection of Via Moscova and Via Turati. Police expect between 50-100 participants. Police will be present and may block vehicular and pedestrian ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, several unions (CGL, CISL, UIL) and teachers, parents and students have planned a static demonstration. Approximately 2000 participants are expected. Police will be monitoring the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, a group of citizens in support of Chico Forti have planned a static demonstration. 15 participants are expected. Police will be monitoring the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Tuesday, June 30, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, there will be a static demonstration organized by the Coordinamento Sinistre di Opposizione protesting racism. Approximately 60-80 participants are expected. Local police will be monitoring the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
A demonstration against U.S. policy towards Iran and the presence of U.S. military forces in Sicily is expected to take place on January 11, 2020 beginning at 17:30.
Read More» By U.S. Consulate General Naples | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
A sit-in demonstration is planned for June 24, 2020 at 6 pm in front of the U.S. Consulate General Milan to protest racism and classism. The event is expected to attract approximately 100 participants. While the demonstration is expected to remain peaceful, police will be in attendance. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic near the Consulate General ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Saturday, June 6, 2020, beginning at 11:00am, a static demonstration and/or “sit in” is scheduled near the U.S. Embassy to protest racism.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Saturday, June 6, 2020, beginning at 11:00am, a static demonstration and/or “sit in” is scheduled near the U.S. Embassy to protest racism.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
A demonstration by “Firenze Antifa” is expected to take place on Saturday, June 6, 2020 beginning at 3:00 pm and lasting until at or about 5:00pm. The march protesting Italian policies with regard to COVID-19 restrictions is expected to draw nearly 1,000 protestors. Marches are currently banned under public health rules, and police will be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
A demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, June 6, 2020 beginning at 7:30 pm and until about 8:30pm. the organization. “Women’s March Florence, Italy” is hosting a silent protest titled “Italy stands with Black Lives Matter” next to the U.S. Consulate General in Florence. Local reports say that there may be as many ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Static demonstration sponsored by U.S.B (Unione Sindacale di Base) and smaller organizations in support of protests taking place in the United States. Approximately 50-70 participants expected, and host nation police will be monitoring the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
The demonstrators will initially gather at Porta Venezia at 12:00 pm. A large march will then commence at 3:00 pm, starting at Corso Venezia, proceeding towards Piazza Oberdan, San Babila, Corso Matteotti, Piazza della Scala, before concluding at Piazza Duomo at 7:00 pm
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Beginning at 3 PM,various environmental protection groups plan a large demonstration to highlight the importance of climate change and pollution to the Italian government. The demonstration is sponsored by various groups. Due to potential security concerns, the police may limit foot and vehicle traffic in or near the areas of the demonstration.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Approximately 5,000 participants will gather on Women’s Day. The movement called “Not One Less” is protesting for women’s rights. The march will follow the route of: Piazza Duca D’Aosta (Stazione Centrale), Via Galvani, Via Gustavo Fara, piazza San Gioachimo, Via Galileo Galilei, Via Montesanto, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Tarchetti, Via Manin, Piazza Cavour, Via Manzoni, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
At 6 p.m. on March 5, 2019, there will be a demonstration at the Vespucci Bridge in remembrance of a Senegalese national who was murdered there last year. At about 6:30 p.m., demonstrators will march in the area. Then there will be a pro-Nicolas Maduro rally on the corner of Curtatone and Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Approximately 50,000 participants will gather for the “People First” demonstration promoted by various organizations, associations, NGOs, and trade unions protesting against the Italian government’s fear and discrimination of peoples and against general themes of racism and fascism. This demonstration is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019 between 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Approximately 2,000 participants will gather for a national demonstration against the re-opening of an expulsion center CPR for illegal immigrants (Centro di Permanenza per il Rimpatrio) in Via Corelli, Milano. This demonstration is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2019 between 3:00pm and 7:00pm.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
There will be a march/demonstration today beginning at 16:00 when approximately 200 street market workers will gather at Bastioni di Porta Venezia to protest against the future “Area B,” an area where it will be impossible to access with polluting vehicles. Demonstrators will follow this route: Viale Majno, Viale Bianca Maria, Viale Regina Margherita, Viale ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
There will be a march/demonstration beginning at approximately 9:30 am, sponsored by COORDINAMENTO DEI COLLETTIVI STUDENTESCHI (Student Associations) of Milan and province and by the Social Centers Cantiere and Lambretta against the Italian Government and immigration policy. The organizers expect approximately 1,000 to 1,500 participants.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
A march on November 10 beginning at Piazza della Repubblica, ending at Piazza di Porta San Giovanni. The route will take the marchers through Via Delle Terme, di Diocleziano, Via Giovanni Amendola, Via Cavour, Piazza dell’Esquilino, Via Liberiana, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Via Merulana, Viale Manzoni and Via Emanuele Filiberto.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
