# Socio-economic protests in Calabria > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/socio-economic-protests-in-calabria > Updated: 2026-10-28T15:07:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Protests have emerged in Calabria, Italy, driven by rising costs of living, high fuel prices, and agricultural expenses. In Falerna, approximately one thousand participants, including farmers and local officials, held a peaceful sit-in organized by the Movimento Territorio e Agricoltura. Following this mobilization, organizers accused the broadcaster Mediaset of ‘indecent’ behavior for failing to provide a live connection to the event, instead prioritizing coverage of clashes in Milan. Demonstrations expanded to include a general strike in Reggio Calabria. Protesters are mobilizing to address stagnant wages, high utility bills, and food costs. Specific regional grievances include inadequate public healthcare, long hospital waiting lists, and poor transportation systems. Additionally, demonstrators are calling for a reallocation of public funds away from military rearmament and the Strait of Messina Bridge project toward social welfare, schools, and hospitals, while also opposing the potential militarization of the Port of Gioia Tauro. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: Reggio Calabria to hold protest during general strike Reggio Calabria will host a demonstration on October 30 as part of a general strike protesting rising living costs, healthcare shortages, and government spending priorities. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reggio-calabria-to-hold-protest-during-general-strike ### 2026-10-18: Calabria protesters accuse Mediaset of boycotting live broadcast Protesters in Falerna, Calabria, accuse Rete 4 of failing to broadcast a live segment of their peaceful demonstration against the rising cost of living, opting instead to cover clashes in Milan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-protesters-accuse-mediaset-of-boycotting-live-broadcast --- Cite as: Socio-economic protests in Calabria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/socio-economic-protests-in-calabria