Italy announced tougher security measures after weekend riots in Milan, including deploying 500 additional soldiers, harsher penalties for violent protesters and making parents financially responsible for damage caused by minors. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said nearly 200 police officers had been injured and 330 people detained; she said around half of those detained were of “foreign origin.”
WHO:The Italian government
WHAT:announced tougher security measures, including deploying 500 additional soldiers to Milan and imposing penalties related to violent protests and damage by minors.
WHEN:Oct 20, 2026
WHERE:Milan, Italy
WHY:The measures were announced in response to weekend riots in Milan.
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