Tower of Pisa Students Protest

Shocking developments in Italy, as the Leaning Tower of Pisa has been occupied by students, in a controversial protest over reforms of the educational system.

the Italian government is getting ready to make big changes in how education is funded and how students receive aid for seeking higher learning. The Italian parliament is voting soon on whether these changes will go into effect, and it could have a huge impact on many young people. For more info see below.

Tower of Pisa Students Protest
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Italian students protesting at education reforms have targeted two top tourist attractions, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Colosseum. Tourists were evacuated as some protesters hung out a banner from the top tier of the medieval tower while hundreds more stood by on the ground. In Rome, students jumped over turnstiles to protest briefly inside the ancient amphitheatre. The Italian parliament is due to vote on the reforms on Tuesday. Students and academics are outraged over cuts of around 9bn euros (£8bn, $12bn) and the proposed loss of 130,000 jobs in the education system, AFP news agency reports.

Tower of Pisa Students Protest