Police crackdown on students sparks outrage across Italy
A Palestine solidarity demonstration composed primarily of students was repressed by security forces on February 23. Progressives have condemned the attack as well as the crackdown on pro-Palestine protests
Left groups in Italy demand safe return of anti-fascist activist imprisoned in Hungary
Italian school teacher Ilaria Salis has been imprisoned in Hungary for nearly a year, accused of assaulting neo-Nazis during an anti-fascist counter protest
Italian workers resist Salvini’s strike breaking methods
Deputy premier Matteo Salvini has tried to undermine workers’ strike in Italy on several occasions in over a month.
Anti-fascists in Italy protest police attack on Turin University students
Protesters alleged police used disproportionate force against students who were opposing a far-right student group at University of Turin
Palestinian-Italian researcher Khaled El Qaisi released on bail pending further hearings by Israeli court
After a month in detention, Palestinian-Italian activist and researcher Khaled el Qaisi has been released on bail by an Israeli court although he has been banned from traveling outside Palestine. As uncertainty remains regarding El Qaisi’s freedom and safety, his family and those campaigning for his release have urged people to remain vigilant
Youth groups intensify campaign for release of Italian-Palestinian activist Khaled El Qaisi
Khaled El Qaisi was detained by Israeli authorities on August 31 while he was on a family trip to Bethlehem. His detention was recently extended to October 1 over “national security concerns”
Youth groups demand release of Italian-Palestinian researcher Khaled El Qaisi who was detained by Israel
Khaled El Qaisi was detained by Israeli authorities on August 31 while he was on a family trip to Bethlehem. On September 14, an Israeli court extended his detention over alleged concerns of national security
Trade unions in Italy continue mobilizations against government’s labor policies, support to Ukraine war
Anti-fascist sections in Italy denounced Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit and protested the Giorgia Meloni-led government’s complicity in the war in Ukraine
Italian left marks liberation day from fascism, takes a stand against the policies of Giorgia Meloni government
Communists and other progressive sections celebrated the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Italy from fascism, while highlighting the fascist roots of the current government led by Giorgia Meloni
Youth on the frontlines of struggle in Europe
Leftist youth groups raise the flag of resistance, resilience, and solidarity across crises-ridden Europe
Port workers in Italy demand wage hike, safer jobs, and an end to fueling the war in Ukraine
Port workers, along with trade unionists from other sectors, have been resisting the transfer of arms and ammunition destined for imperialist wars through Italian ports and airstrips
Progressives intensify protests as far-right leader Meloni assumes premiership in Italy
Progressive groups, trade unions, and leftist parties staged a mobilization in Bologna highlighting a number of issues, including the climate crisis, the cost of living crisis, persecution of workers, imperialist wars, rise in fascism, and unscientific development
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