Government deploys 500 soldiers to Milan after two days of looting
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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.