Chanel, Tiffany and Dior boutiques closed in Milan due to the threat of pogroms

In downtown Milan, a number of luxury-brand boutiques including Chanel, Tiffany, Dior, Hermes and Pomellato have closed due to fears of new robberies and clashes following mass riots over the weekend, Italian news agency ANSA reported.

According to preliminary estimates, the damage from pogroms over the weekend exceeded 1 million euros, excluding lost revenue. Shops smashed shop windows, damaged furniture and stole goods. Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala visited the affected outlets together with Confcommercio Association President Carlo Sangalli and called the incident unacceptable.

The Italian government will send 500 troops to “protect Milan” after two days of riots during which demonstrators staged pogroms and clashes with police

Protests in Italy began on October 17, following France. Demonstrators oppose the high cost of living, fuel prices and taxes. As a result of the clashes, several dozen people were injured. More than 200 people were arrested in Milan on October 19.