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2026 Winter Olympics

Italy goes on high alert ahead of the start of the Winter Olympics.

Milan-Cortina 2026: Italy mobilizes military and reinforces borders to guarantee security.

With the opening of the Games scheduled for this Friday, the Italian government has mobilized around 4 soldiers and carabinieri to ensure the safety of athletes and tourists.
With the opening of the Games scheduled for this Friday, the Italian government has mobilized around 4 soldiers and carabinieri to ensure the safety of athletes and tourists.

Italian authorities have reinforced security at borders and train stations in the far north of the country. The measure is due to... Milan Winter Olympics and Cortina d'Ampezzo, which begin next Friday, February 6th.

According to the State Police, the operation aims to guarantee public order and the safety of citizens and tourists. The main focus is on spectators traveling to the competition venues.

The Railway Police have reinforced their operational bases at the Tirano and Ponte nelle Alpi stations. These locations are the main gateways to the Dolomites, the region where the mountains are located. Cortina d'Ampezzo.

In Tirano, the Border Police have increased their activities at the Alpine passes on the border with Switzerland. The aim is to ensure effective controls on the main rail and road access routes.

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The security detail will consist of 1,9 military personnel and 2 carabinieri. This information was confirmed by the Italian Defense Minister, Guido Crosetto.

Security at the event has generated controversy in recent days due to the presence of agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The group prompted a protest in Milan last weekend.

The Italian government has announced that American officers will not be deployed on the streets. They will be confined to an operational room at the US Consulate in Milan. The team's focus will be on intelligence operations.

The American agency is facing international criticism following the deaths of two citizens in Minneapolis, United States. The incident occurred in January during anti-immigrant operations.

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