Revolting Students Target Tourist Sites
Some of Italy’s best-known tourist attractions have been targeted by students protesting about funding cuts.
In Pisa, dozens of students forced their way into the Leaning Tower, while others formed a cordon to prevent tourists from entering. A banner was unfurled on the tower. In Rome, students occupied parts of the Colosseum, unfurling banners and letting off flares.
It was the second day of demonstrations – the previous day, students had managed to force their way into the Italian Senate in Rome.
The protests were the latest in a wave of demonstrations against austerity measures in Europe. In London, there have been two big demonstrations against a proposed increase in university tuition fees, with some violence and damage.
by Andy Moreton
Students need a voice and this is the way to get attention.
Pingback by Italian — November 30, 2010 @ 2:42 am
I’ll tweet about this article. It is making the news rounds at the moment.
Pingback by Topsy — November 30, 2010 @ 10:39 am
I hope everything gets sorted out and settled soon for the students’ sake as well as the tourists!
Comment by western cape accommodation — November 30, 2010 @ 10:53 am
This is a revolution man. Get with it already!
Pingback by Salty — December 3, 2010 @ 8:24 pm