Meloni under pressure: Milan Olympic protest over costs ends in street battles with police officers

Tensions erupted in Milan as protesters clashed with Italian police just days before the 2026 Winter Olympics spotlight turns on the city. Thousands marched against rising living costs, housing evictions, and the environmental impact of the Games, but the demonstration descended into chaos when some participants launched fireworks and hurled stones. Riot police responded with tear gas and water cannon, leaving several injured and at least six people arrested.
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