Thousands join a massive general strike procession against rising living costs in Bologna, Italy

On October 30, 2026, in Bologna, Italy, @mellowgrano shared footage showing a large procession moving along a tree-lined avenue between Porta San Vitale and Porta San Donato. In the video, a long line of demonstrators walks along the shaded street, while crowds gather along the sidewalks. A Q8 service station and nearby buildings can be seen in the background as the peaceful march continues through the city. According to reports, the demonstration was part of a general strike organized by independent trade unions and student coalitions to protest the rising cost of living and inflation. The main procession, made up of members of grassroots unions, departed from Piazza Maggiore and proceeded along Strada Maggiore toward the outer avenues. Meanwhile, a large group of high school and university students gathered at Porta San Donato. Organizers estimated that between 30,000 and 50,000 people took part in the demonstration.