Italian Police Disperse Protestors at Winter Olympics Venue Over Environmental Concerns
In Milan, Italian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protestors near a Winter Olympics venue on February 7, 2026. The protestors, numbering in the thousands, were demonstrating against the environmental impact of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Italy. The protest, which was initially peaceful, took place near the Santagiulia Olympic ice hockey rink. According to reports from the Associated Press and Global Guardian, a security company, the confrontation was brief, and at least five demonstrators were arrested. The protestors carried placards highlighting their concerns about the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the Games. The presence of ICE agents was particularly contentious, following recent fatal shootings in Minneapolis and other incidents involving the agency in the U.S. 
