Milan luxury shops close for fear of new unrest as government prepares to deploy troops
Police and government officials are preparing a crackdown after 271 young people were detained and 500 troops were ordered to Milan, authorities said.
- On Monday, central Milan shops including Levi and Under Armour closed early and boarded up windows, fearing renewed unrest after two days of violent protests that saw demonstrators clash with police and loot stores.
- The unrest followed Saturday clashes in Milan and northern cities including Bologna, Brescia, Bergamo, and Turin, where initially peaceful demonstrations over poor public services and rising costs turned violent.
- Police detained 271 young people during Sunday's unrest, with authorities arresting 32 individuals including 23 minors and 13 foreign nationals, while a further 28 people were reported to judicial authorities.
- Luxury boutiques on Via Montenapoleone—including Chanel, Tiffany, and Dior—removed merchandise as a precaution, following the ransacking of retailers such as Decathlon, Arc, and Vodafone during the unrest.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence and chaired a security meeting Monday, as the government plans to propose measures on Tuesday to combat youth gang outbreaks and extend preventive detention for minors.
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Italy will also consider strengthening the rules for demonstrations and increasing the powers of the police with regard to preventive detention.
After the riots in Milan, Meloni sends soldiers. Italy also checks the detention of minors – and stricter rules on naturalisation.
Protests in Italy, sparked by rising cost of living and inadequate public services, have turned violent in Milan, the country's financial center. Shops have been looted, clashes have occurred between police and protesters, and luxury shopping areas have closed their doors. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is preparing to deploy 500 soldiers to Milan to ensure security.
Giorgia Meloni's tough move after Milan riots: 500 troops to be deployed as luxury stores fear more looting
Milan is grappling with unrest fueled by protests against soaring living expenses and shortcomings in public services. In response, security measures are being amplified, with 500 additional troops dispatched to safeguard the city. Businesses are proactively shielding their storefronts by covering windows and relocating products. Meanwhile, the Italian government is contemplating stricter actions to combat youth-related violence that has been li…
After two days of unrest in which protesters clashed with police, set fire to containers, looted shops and destroyed property, the Italian government will deploy 500 soldiers to Milan. Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini announced that the deployment of soldiers will be part of a package of security measures that the government is expected to decide on today.
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