Anti-austerity protests in Italy brings transport chaos to Rome

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euronews - 10/18/13

 

Demonstrators dressed to represent prisoners, hold chains and a mock cannonball during a protest against the reforms by the Italian government in downtown Rome October 18, 2013. REUTERS-Alessandro Bianchi

Demonstrators dressed to represent prisoners, hold chains and a mock cannonball during a protest against the reforms by the Italian government in downtown Rome October 18, 2013. Credit: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

 

Italy’s new budget, announced this week, included spending and tax cuts aimed at returning the economy to growth.

 

Around 20,000 protesters were reportedly on the streets of Rome to show their opposition.

 

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