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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Anti-Olympics Protest in Milan Turns Violent as Italy Probes Suspected Rail Sabotage
Caption: Anti-Olympics Protest in Milan Turns Violent as Italy Probes Suspected Rail Sabotage. An anti-Olympics march in Milan turned violent on Saturday night after a largely peaceful demonstration escalated into clashes between protesters and police. Authorities used tear gas and water cannons after some demonstrators targeted police officers and vehicles with fireworks and smoke bombs. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, calling those responsible “enemies of Italy and Italians” and voicing solidarity with police and the city of Milan. The protest opposed the 2026 Winter Olympics, with demonstrators criticizing the environmental, economic and social impact of Olympic construction projects. The march was organized by the Unsustainable Olympics Committee and brought together activists ranging from environmental and housing groups to student and pro-Palestinian networks. Clashes erupted near Piazzale Corvetto after protesters passed close to the Olympic Village, which was protected by a heavy police presence. Separately, Italian authorities investigated suspected sabotage on railway lines in northern Italy, including damage near Bologna and the discovery of a rudimentary explosive device. Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini denounced the incidents as criminal acts, as officials examined possible links to anarchist groups. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Milan protests,Winter Olympics 2026,Giorgia Meloni,anti-Olympics movement,police clashes,Olympic Village,railway sabotage,Bologna
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