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The Italian government has ordered the deployment of an additional 500 soldiers with police powers to Milan and is preparing a decree to extend police functions for 24 hours, in response to recent violent incidents and widespread looting in the city. President Sergio Mattarella has expressed solidarity with law enforcement and referred to "unprecedented subjects" potentially involved in the unrest, with the government reportedly investigating possible Russian influence. Meanwhile, trucker protests against high fuel prices have spread to Lazio, with convoys occupying roadways near toll booths, particularly in Ciociaria. These demonstrations continue to cause disruptions, including empty supermarket shelves in Bari and fuel shortages in Campania. In other news, a significant portion of convictions in the Rome stadium corruption trial has been overturned by the Court of Appeals. Additionally, Italy is grappling with a grain crisis, as blocked Ukrainian ports have led to a 24% increase in domestic grain prices.

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The Italian government is deploying an additional 500 soldiers with police powers to Milan and is set to discuss a decree to extend police functions for 24 hours, following recent violent protests and looting involving minors. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto criticized Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini's proposals for military deployment, emphasizing the need for soldiers to have actual police powers. Reports suggest that young people in Milan intend to continue protesting, while analyses…

la Repubblica: Government Sends 500 More Soldiers to Milan Amidst Protests and Preventive…

The Italian government is deploying an additional 500 soldiers with police powers to Milan and implementing preventive custody measures for minors following recent protests and unrest.

ANSA: Decree Expected in Italy Regarding Military Functions for Police in Milan

A decree is expected to be discussed by ministers to extend police functions for 24 hours, following violent incidents in Milan. President Mattarella has called the violence unacceptable and expressed solidarity with law enforcement.

Corriere della Sera: New security decree for Milan: 500 soldiers deployed, preventative detention…

A new security decree is expected, which will involve the deployment of 500 soldiers to Milan and the potential implementation of preventative detention measures for minors.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Crosetto Tells Salvini: 'Useless to Announce More Military if They Can't Act…

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto criticizes Matteo Salvini's proposal to deploy more military personnel, stating they must be empowered to act as police forces.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Young People in Milan Vow to Return to the Streets

Voices from Milan's youth express their intention to continue protesting, stating they are now part of a movement and that their concerns were previously ignored.

Corriere della Sera: Milan riots: protagonists among flames, videos, and trap music

A report details violent clashes and disruptive behavior in Milan, with participants described as being influenced by social media trends and music, including instances of vandalism and provocative actions.

Il Post: Why Milan riots got out of police control

The scale of the riots in Milan is attributed less to the officers' preparedness and more to events that occurred in the preceding days.

Il Post: What happened in Milan during two days of looting and riots

Groups of youths, many minors, destroyed shop windows in the city center and clashed with police.

Il Post: Trucker protests spread to Lazio

Trucker protests have reached Lazio, with convoys occupying the roadway near toll booths, especially in Ciociaria.

Il Post: What truckers and farmers in Puglia are asking for

Truckers and farmers protesting in Puglia are sharing their stories and concrete problems as they halt traffic on highways.

Il Post: Roadblocks continue in Southern Italy

Roadblocks persist in Southern Italy with highway queues in Campania and several gas stations running out of fuel.

President Sergio Mattarella has evoked "unprecedented subjects" in connection with the unacceptable violence in Italy, and the government suspects potential Russian involvement in recent violent incidents. Mattarella also expressed caution regarding a new decree.

La Stampa: Mattarella Evokes "Unprecedented Subjects", Government Suspects Russian Hand…

Italian President Mattarella refers to unspecified issues, while the government investigates potential Russian involvement in recent violent incidents in Italy.

la Repubblica: President Mattarella on Unprecedented Subjects for Unacceptable Violence…

President Sergio Mattarella commented on the "unprecedented subjects" related to unacceptable violence and expressed caution regarding a new decree.

Global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are causing significant price surges in Italy, leading to public anger and disrupted goods flow while wages stagnate. Specifically, the blockage of Ukrainian ports has severely impacted Italy, resulting in a 24% increase in grain prices.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Wars in Ukraine and Middle East Cause Price Surges and Anger

Global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have led to soaring prices, fueling public anger and blocking goods, while wages remain stagnant.

Corriere della Sera: Grain crisis hits Italy: Ukrainian ports blocked, prices up 24%

The global grain crisis, caused by the blockage of Ukrainian ports, is now affecting Italy, with a reported 24% increase in grain prices.

The Court of Appeals has overturned a significant portion of the convictions in the corruption trial related to the Rome stadium project.

Il Post: Rome stadium corruption trial verdict overturned

The Court of Appeals has overturned a significant portion of the convictions in the corruption trial related to the Rome stadium project.

New tax regulations are set to take effect in Italy in 2027, accompanied by the introduction of 'TrovATU,' a new system designed to assist citizens in understanding and managing their tax obligations.

La Stampa: Tax Regulations Change in 2027: TrovATU, the Engine to Navigate Taxes, Arrives

New tax rules will come into effect in 2027, with the introduction of TrovATU, a system designed to help citizens understand and manage their tax obligations.

A 16-year-old student named Leonardo, currently in the hospital, recounted his experience from a protest, stating that he only had a Palestine flag with him.

La Stampa: Student Leonardo, 16, Recounts from Hospital: "I Only Had the Palestine Flag"

A 16-year-old student named Leonardo recounts his experience from the hospital, stating his sole possession was a Palestine flag.

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