Hooded protesters throw flares at police at end of demonstration in Olympic host city Milan

Fireworks explode as demonstrators use them against police officers while trying to block a road leading to the Santa Giulia Arena, on the day of a protest against the environmental, economic and social impact of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane


MILAN, ‌Feb 7 (Reuters) - ‌A group of ‌around 100 hooded protesters threw ‍flares and ‍fireworks at ‌police after breaking ‍away from ​the ⁠main body of a demonstration ‌in the Olympic ⁠host ‍city of Milan ‍on Saturday, a ‌Reuters reporter said.

Police responded with water cannon to try to disperse ‌the crowd.

(Reporting by Emilio ParodiWriting ​by Keith WeirEditing by Mark Bendeich)