https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-s-pm-deploys-troops-as-nation-faces-widespread-strikes-and-port-blockadesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-s-pm-deploys-troops-as-nation-faces-widespread-strikes-and-port-blockadeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/italy-s-pm-deploys-troops-as-nation-faces-widespread-strikes-and-port-blockades#u173040Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:28:00 +0000Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has deployed 500 troops to Milan and other cities to quell violent protests and maintain public order. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets across Italy, protesting against the cost of living and high military spending. The protests have disrupted transport and services, with port blockades and violent clashes reported.Why it mattersThe deployment of troops marks a significant shift in the military's role in maintaining public order in Italy. The country has been experiencing widespread protests and strikes, with various groups d