During the commemoration of the mining disaster in Marcinelle, union members turned their backs on Italian Senate President Ignazio La Russa, provoking angry reactions from figures including Prime Minister Meloni.
The Marcinelle mine disaster in Belgium will mark its 70th anniversary on August 8, 2026. The tragedy claimed the lives of 262 miners from twelve nations.
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