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Italy sends hundreds of soldiers to Milan for fresh protests after Meloni's tougher measures

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First reported on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 15:15 EDT by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 07:52 EDT

Summary

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni approved tougher measures to crack down on protests after riots in Milan, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported on Tuesday 20 October. According to both outlets, Meloni announced new security measures in response to violent protests in Milan after weekend riots caused significant damage to the city's central shopping district. On Saturday 24 October ABC News and The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Italy had deployed hundreds of soldiers to Milan as the city braced for fresh protests following last week's riots, with protests planned across Europe.

Latest: Italy deployed hundreds of soldiers to Milan as the city braced for fresh protests following last week's riots, with protests planned across Europe, ABC News and The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Saturday 24 October

    Italy deployed hundreds of soldiers to Milan as the city braced for fresh protests following last week's riots, with protests planned across Europe, ABC News and The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

  2. Tuesday 20 October

    Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni approved tougher measures to crack down on protests, announcing new security measures in response to violent protests in Milan after weekend riots caused significant damage to the city's central shopping district, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

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