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Saturday, Aug 08, 2026

Rome Squatter Evictions Trigger Political Dispute During Extreme Heat

The Italian government’s eviction campaign has cleared the Spin Time social centre in Rome, leaving hundreds of vulnerable residents outside during an intense heatwave and prompting criticism from left-wing municipal politicians.
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