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Fake claims of JD Vance being booed buffet Milan Winter Olympics

From a fake viral video of JD Vance being booed to Russian-backed disinformation, did you spot these fake claims surrounding the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics?

Economy

Milano-Cortina 2026: The economic impact of the Winter Olympics

The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics are estimated to generate €5.3bn in total economic value, including €2.3bn in tourism spending.

Culture news

3,000 years of Olympic history go on display in Milan exhibition

Ancient Greek vases, Etruscan artefacts and Roman relics sit alongside Michael Johnson’s golden shoes and Usain Bolt’s racing kit in a new exhibition in Milan.

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Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics venue

Protesters and police clash in the Corvetto neighbourhood of Milan at the end of a demonstration against the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

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Italy

Milan protesters rally against 'unsustainable' Winter Olympics

A demonstration took place in Milan on the first day of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with protesters lamenting the environmental and economic effect of the Games on the region.

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Winter Olympics flame lights up Milan as crowds pack Piazza Duomo

As the relay reached its final city stop, the Winter Olympics flame arrived in Milan’s Piazza Duomo, where ballerina Nicoletta Manni lit the cauldron, drawing huge crowds and celebrations.

Italy

Vance hails unifying moment as US team arrives for Winter Games

The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening.

Europe in Motion

Are Milan and the Winter Olympics bankrupting the athletes themselves?

European and international athletes have been forced to resort to GoFundMe to finance eye-watering equipment, travel and ticket costs.

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Olympians turn runway models as IOC unveils teams' uniforms

Italy set the tone for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on 4 February 2026, as athletes gathered in Milan to preview their ceremony outfits.

World News

Danes and Italians protest against US Greenland threat and ICE

Danish veterans held a silent protest at the US Embassy in Copenhagen after Trump belittled allied sacrifices and talked of controlling Greenland. While parallel protests in Milan opposed ICE’s role at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

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Italian opposition protests ICE role in Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Italian opposition stages Rome protest over confirmed ICE presence at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Climate

Fake snow is saving Italy’s Winter Olympics - but it’s a temporary fix

With the Earth warming at a record rate, the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink substantially in the coming years.

Destinations

This Portuguese island is the top trending destination in the world

Tripadvisor’s awards are based on 12 months of review data from its global travel community, providing an illuminating insight into what’s really exciting travellers.

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Milan’s Christmas tree ignites Olympic hopes

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Milan’s 29-metre Christmas tree has become the centre of a month-long winter wonderland celebrating Milano Cortina 2026, with TCL blending light, technology and Olympic values to inspire visitors through immersive igloos, athlete stories and sustainable design.

Italy

Inmate flees Milan prison in fourth breakout from European jails

Taulant Toma escaped Milan's maximum security prison over the weekend, marking his fourth prison break since 2009 from Italian and Belgian facilities.

Travel News

Milan bans check-in key boxes for short rentals from 2026

From 2026, Milan is cracking down on short-term rentals with a ban on key boxes on public land.