Summary
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized protesters in Milan who opposed the Olympics, referring to them as adversaries of Italy. The protests, which became violent, included sabotage to rail infrastructure and clashes with police. An investigation into these incidents has been initiated, and the International Olympic Committee condemned the violence.
Key Facts
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke against anti-Olympics protesters in Milan.
- Protests led to violence and the sabotage of train infrastructure near Bologna.
- The International Olympic Committee criticized the violent behavior linked to these protests.
- Thousands participated in the protests, objecting to the Olympics' environmental and social impact.
- Police used tear gas and water cannons to manage the crowds in Milan.
- The Italian government has launched a terrorism investigation concerning the train sabotage.
- Some protests also targeted Israel’s participation in the games and U.S. immigration agents.
- Vice President JD Vance faced a negative reception at the Olympics' opening ceremony in Milan.
