Meloni Deploys 500 Soldiers to Milan After Cost-of-Living Riots
Violent unrest erupted in Milan over the weekend during cost-of-living protests, with masked youths looting stores, setting fires and clashing with police. More than 270 people were detained, 32 formally arrested including 23 minors, and at least 14 security personnel were injured. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held an emergency meeting, condemned the "hooligans," and announced plans to deploy 500 additional soldiers under the "Strade sicure" mission. Disorder also spread to Turin and Bologna, echoing unrest in France, Spain and Albania.
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