Rome/IBNS, Oct. 21 -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced a series of new government measures following violent clashes during cost-of-living protests in Milan and other cities over the weekend, stressing that violence and vandalism would not be tolerated.

The measures include tougher penalties for rioters, expanded preventive detention powers involving minors and financial liability for parents whose children engage in vandalism.

Under the new rules, violent participation in demonstrations can attract prison sentences of up to five years and fines of up to €20,000.

Penalties may be higher in cases involving masked offenders or injuries, according to the measures outlined by the government.

The measures empower p...