Tens of thousands of people, mostly students and workers, took to the streets across Italy on Friday to demand higher wages and stronger public services, protest against the rising cost of living and oppose increased military spending.
Grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base called a 24-hour general strike, with protests planned in more than 40 cities.
The demonstrations, which came after clashes earlier this month in which protesters fought with police, looted shops and vandalised property, were largely peaceful. In Turin, however, police used a water cannon to push back students and left-wing activists who approached security cordons protecting the prefecture building
In Rome, a large march passed near the Colosseum, where protesters said they planned to set up tents and.
A trade agreement between the UAE and the Democratic Republic of Congo came into force on Friday, removing tariffs on the vast majority of product lines and opening new opportunities for businesses and investors in both countries.
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade by simplifying customs procedures, reducing trade barriers and encouraging investment in key sectors, including logistics, energy and manufacturing.
The agreement builds on growing economic ties between the two countries, with bilateral non-oil trade reaching $3.5 billion in 2025, an increase of 38.5 per cent compared with the previous year.
The DRC is an important market for UAE exports, including vehicles, machinery, electronics and construction materials, while.
