"Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned anti-Olympics protesters as enemies of Italy and Italians after violence on the fringes of rallies in Milan and the alleged sabotage of train infrastructure. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) also joined the criticism on Sunday, condemning violence linked to the protests in Milan on Saturday, stating such behaviour has no place at the Games."
"Meloni praised thousands of Italians who are working to keep the Games running smoothly, many of whom are volunteers. Then there are those who are enemies of Italy and Italians. The protesters demonstrate against the Olympics,' causing these images to end up on televisions around the world. After others cut the railway cables to prevent the trains from leaving, the prime minister wrote in a statement on Facebook on Sunday."
"The Italian Transport Ministry said that an investigation into suspected terrorism had been launched after the railway sabotage near the city of Bologna on Saturday and that those responsible would face a multimillion-euro damages claim. Thousands of people took to the streets in Milan on Saturday to protest against the Olympics' environmental and social consequences, including concerns over excessive public spending and ecological damage."
Violent clashes and alleged infrastructure sabotage marred protests against the Winter Games hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned anti-Olympics protesters as enemies of Italy and Italians and praised thousands of volunteers and workers keeping the Games running. The International Olympic Committee also condemned violence linked to the Milan demonstrations, saying such behaviour has no place at the Games. Thousands protested over environmental and social consequences, including excessive public spending and ecological damage. Some protesters deployed smoke bombs and firecrackers near venues, prompting police to use tear gas and water cannons. After railway cables were cut near Bologna, authorities opened a suspected terrorism investigation and announced a multimillion-euro damages claim.
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