India asks its nationals in Italy to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas amid protests
The Indian Embassy in Rome has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals in Italy to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas due to ongoing protests over the cost of living. Similar civil unrest has also been reported in France, leading to local curfews in affected areas.
Why it matters
This highlights the potential for civil instability in Europe impacting foreign nationals and the importance of consular communication during periods of economic-driven social unrest.
India asks its nationals in Italy to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas amid protests left Protesters run along a street strewn with debris during a protest over the state of public services and the rising cost of living in Milan, Italy, October 18, 2026. Reuter Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rkpqnc/article71603153.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-18T190248Z_792733592_RC27U98R5E1R_RTRMADP_3_ITALY-PROTEST.JPG STRINGER Protesters run along a street strewn with debris during a protest over the state of public services and the rising cost of living in Milan, Italy, October 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer It further said that in case of an emergency, Indian nationals could contact the embassy office in Rome at +39 331 614 2085 and the Consulate General of India in Milan at +39 3881647527. London The Indian Embassy in Rome on Monday (October 19, 2026) asked Indian nationals to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas due to protests and demonstrations across several cities in Italy.
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