Tag Archives: Italy

Squatting against austerity: Occupy Pisa grows and evolves

Posted on 11/06/2012 by squat

Squatting is on the rise again in these times of austerity (see for example the recent occupations of flats in Southern Spain, mostly carried out by housewives and families). An Italian project that’s caught my attention since its beginning is … Continue reading →

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Rome: Accusations against housing movements in Rome demolished by Tribunal

Posted on 04/04/2012 by squat

In September 2009, hundreds of Carabinieri stormed a school in the Magliana area of Rome and arrested dozens of people who were occupying it. The charges made against them were super harsh: organised crime, extortion, possession of weapons, theft, assaulting … Continue reading →

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Italy: Eviction of Baita Clarea

Posted on 05/03/2012 by squat

Eviction of “Baita Clarea”(a house constructed by activists which is in the area of the future highspeed train line) and murder attempt in Val Susa. On saturday a peaceful nationwide demonstration of more than 50,000 participants against the construction of … Continue reading →

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Italy: NO TAV – Arrests and denunciations throughout the country

Posted on 30/01/2012 by squat

Italy – NO TAV – Arrests and denunciations throughout the country 26/01/2012 – At 6:30 this morning, Thursday, January 26, 2012, a vast police operation ordered by the Public prosecutor of Turin has struck many friends, comrades, and No TAV … Continue reading →

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