Hundreds Protest in Verona Ahead of Games Closing Ceremony

Protest Details

Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Verona a few hours before the Olympics closing ceremony to protest against housing costs and environmental concerns linked to the Winter Games.

Location and Route

Protesters marched for around two hours outside the security perimeter, from the 16th-century Porta Palio to the 19th-century Arsenal Square.

Key Concerns

• Housing costs
• Environmental impact
• Public spending on the Olympic Games
• Deployment of United States ICE agents at the Winter Olympics in Milan
• Accusations that the Games are a waste of public money

Media Coverage

The protest was covered by multiple media outlets including AOL, Reuters Facebook, YouTube, Star Advertiser, Instagram Reel, and Threads.

Additional Notes

One of the largest protests reported by a participant was in Verona, with a strong movement and widespread public participation.

來源：https://www.reuters.com/sports/hundreds-protest-verona-ahead-games-closing-ceremony-2026-02-22/