The largest Italian union headquarters emphasized in the issued statement that Friday's mobilization was a success. According to trade unionists, 60 percent participated in the strike. employees. It was joined by public transport and railway employees, as well as education and various state services.
In Rome, the leaders of the center -left opposition with the leader of her largest grouping, i.e. the Democratic Party – Elly Schlein, marched the manifestation. CGIL said that in the Eternal City it was demonstrated by 300,000 people. So many thousands were also organized in Milan.
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In both metropolises, as well as in Naples and other cities, roads and serious delays in rail traffic occurred. At the Roman main station, trains delayed on the day of the strike reached 80-100 minutes. Some connections were canceled.
There were numerous incidents. In Pisa, demonstrators broke into the airport. The clashes took place on the Bologna beltway, where the demonstrators threw the policemen with bottles and sticks. Demonstrators also attacked policemen in Turin. Movement in ports in Naples and Livorno was blocked, which caused serious difficulties in the cruises of ships and ferries.
Deputy Prime Minister criticizes the general strike
The general strike was sharply criticized by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini. He expressed the opinion that for all the difficulties and material damage resulting from the protest, those who organize it should pay.
On Wednesday, the Israeli armed forces blocked the Global Sumud Flotilla, who had help for the Gaza Strip and detained activists who took part in this undertaking. All participants of the cruise are to be deported. There are about 40 Italians among the detainees – said the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani. The Israeli authorities freed four Italian parliamentarians who sailed in an international flotilla. Manifestations in Italy with the participation of tens of thousands of people last the third day in a row.
