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WorldMilan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to send troops to the city

Protests over poor public services and rising costs escalated over the weekend in Milan, with demonstrators clashing with police, looting shops and vandalising property. Deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini said Italy would send 500 army troops to “defend Milan”. Central shops closed early and boarded up windows amid fears of renewed violence.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-20 00:08Original

Milan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to send troops to the city
Milan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to send troops to the cityWorld