Italy will deploy 500 troops to Milan to restore order after weekend demonstrations turned into riots, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on the 19th. Media reported the government plans a cabinet meeting on the 20th to consider and approve a

2026-10-20

Italy will deploy 500 troops to Milan to restore order after weekend demonstrations turned into riots, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on the 19th. Media reported the government plans a cabinet meeting on the 20th to consider and approve a package of security measures including the deployment. Fearing renewed disorder, central Milan shops closed early on the 19th; police patrolled the luxury Montenapoleone district, many stores removed window displays and tourist footfall was limited.