# Italy announces tougher security measures after Milan riots, deploying 500 soldiers

https://mins.news/en/item/108668

- France 24, 2026-10-20 23:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261020-italy-announces-new-security-measures-after-milan-riots-deploying-500-soldiers

> Weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted. On Tuesday, Italy announced tougher security measures, including 500 additional soldiers, harsher penalties for violent protesters and financial liability for parents when minors cause damage.

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