INDEPENDENT NEWS • U.S. & WORLD
New York · ETLos AngelesLondonTokyoSydney
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 · ET
NEWS THAT MATTERS.
AS IT UNFOLDS.
World

Milan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to deploy troops in the city after days of protests

Published October 19, 2026 8:08 pm • Updated October 19, 2026 8:08 pm •
Milan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to deploy troops in the city after days of protests
Photo via The Guardian World

Demonstrations over poor public services and rising costs spiralled over the weekend, with shops looted and property vandalisedWhy are people protesting across Europe?Italy’s government will dispatch 500 army troops to “defend Milan” after two days ⁠of unrest that saw demonstrators ⁠clash with police, ​loot shops and vandalise property, deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday.The deployment is expected to be included in a package…

Demonstrations over poor public services and rising costs spiralled over the weekend, with shops looted and property vandalisedWhy are people protesting across Europe?Italy’s government will dispatch 500 army troops to “defend Milan” after two days ⁠of unrest that saw demonstrators ⁠clash with police, ​loot shops and vandalise property, deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday.The deployment is expected to be included in a package…

Source: The Guardian World — Original report ↗

WorldLine News is displaying a source-attributed brief. Details may evolve. The linked publication is responsible for its original reporting.

Original source: The Guardian World ↗