Giuseppe Sala, Milan’s mayor, is in the news after the tram crash that killed two, highlighting ongoing urban safety issues in Italy’s financial hub.
The US ICE agency will support security at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, prompting protests and political debate in Italy. Despite official statements that ICE's role is limited to US delegation security, concerns over human rights and US immigration policies persist. The event runs from February 6 to 22, 2026.
As of February 4, 2026, ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unit is deployed in Italy for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, limited to advisory roles within US diplomatic missions. Despite official assurances, the presence has sparked protests and political backlash in Italy, with concerns rooted in ICE's controversial US immigration enforcement and recent violent incidents in Minneapolis.
Protests occurred in Milan against the deployment of ICE agents for security at the Winter Olympics, citing concerns over US immigration policies and fears of creeping fascism. Demonstrators linked ICE to US violence and expressed opposition to US officials attending the event.
Protesters in Milan demonstrated against the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the Winter Olympics, calling for their removal amid concerns over US immigration policies. US officials assured the agents will operate only within diplomatic missions, but protests and political criticism persist.
A tram in Milan swerved unexpectedly at a switch track, nearly flipping over before crashing, resulting in three deaths. The driver, an experienced employee, is suspected of human error. Emergency services responded swiftly, and investigations are ongoing.