Italy is preparing for a new wave of unrest: the cities sent military

Italian authorities have stepped up security measures in eight major cities amid expected mass protests and fears of a repeat of the unrest. According to the German newspaper Bild, the military took control of large city squares, and in Milan to support the police will attract about 500 soldiers.

Security measures were also extended to Rome, Turin and Florence. In total, the cordon was introduced in eight cities of the country.

In Milan, some entrepreneurs decided to close stores, fearing more pogroms. This is despite the call of the mayor of the city Giuseppe Sala not to stop the work of shopping establishments.

According to Euronews, protests are planned in Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples and other Italian cities.

On Saturday morning, Italian police carried out more than 150 searches in Milan, Monza and about 20 other cities. Investigative measures are related to the investigation of the riots that occurred last weekend.