Interior Minister criticizes Bologna mayor over protest-related riots
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Matteo Piantedosi, Matteo Lepore
Bologna, Italy
July 20, 2026
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Interior Minister Piantedosi criticizes Mayor Lepore for organizing a protest that led to riots. 64 police officers were injured during the unrest. Government officials call for the mayor's resignation.
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