Italy sends 500 soldiers to Milan after violent protests

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Italy is sending 500 soldiers to Milan and announcing stricter security measures after violent cost-of-living protests resulted in looting, vandalism, and clashes with police. The government of Giorgia Meloni plans new offenses for violent protest participation, harsher penalties, and financial liability for parents of minors involved in vandalism. Police detained 271 people, with 32 arrested, following weekend incidents near the city's cathedral. Luxury stores in Milan, including Chanel and Dior, have closed as a precaution. France is preparing a massive police mobilization for Saturday protests, with nearly 2,400 arrests already made and nighttime restrictions imposed in several cities.


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