Milan Gears Up for Winter Olympics Amidst Security Concerns and Global Events
Milan, Italy – The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin amidst tightened security measures, severe weather events in Europe, and ongoing global political developments. The Italian government approved a new security decree allowing law enforcement to preventively arrest suspected troublemakers and detain them for up to 12 hours, according to Time. The decree, approved by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Cabinet on Thursday, also includes a ban on carrying knives and other sharp objects and prohibits individuals convicted of crimes like terrorist attacks and looting from attending public gatherings. These measures come in response to reported planned protests, including one scheduled in Piazza Leonardo da Vinci in Milan on the day of the opening ceremony, where demonstrators intend to denounce the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Games.
Meanwhile, Storm Leonardo wreaked havoc across Europe, causing floods in Portugal and Spain, according to Euronews. This severe weather coincides with other significant global events, including the EU's agreement on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine and a prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia, as reported by Euronews.
In other news, the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity in Abu Dhabi recognized Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for their peace agreement, which has led to improved conditions for citizens through reopened roads, renewed trade, and improved energy access, according to Euronews. Leaders emphasized that lasting peace requires courage, dialogue, compromise, and tangible benefits for the people, moving beyond just agreements to focus on implementation and visible improvements in daily life.
In the entertainment industry, Global Constellation, part of the Vuelta group, promoted Léo Teste to head of sales for its theatrical division, while Lorenzo Bellassai joined as sales executive from fellow Vuelta company Pan-Europé, according to Variety.
Separately, Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino, represented by Wasserman Music, is calling for CEO Casey Wasserman to resign due to his inclusion in the Epstein files, citing his 2003 correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell, according to Variety. Cosentino reportedly expressed her discomfort with being associated with someone connected to exploitation and stated that remaining silent was not an option.
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