Italy's Interior Ministry said ICE staffers would work only in U.S. diplomatic offices, such as the Milan consulate, and “not on the ground.”

U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina.

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have caught the eye of a number of luxury brands, as the Italian fashion capital and the exclusive Alpine destination prepare to host wealthy tourists from around the world and attract a huge broadcast audience.

Leaders were sharply critical of ICE's involvement in Olympic security amid growing controversy surrounding the agency.

Members of Italy’s Ladin minority, which settled a millennium ago in the Dolomite mountain hamlet that's now an Olympic host city, are disappointed the Winter Games will not spotlight their culture

Italian officials reacted with anger at the news that a part of ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, will play a role in Olympic security next month.

By Karolos Grohmann MILAN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Building a new sliding centre in Italy instead of moving to another country as recommended by the International Olympic Committee was the right decision,

A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, it confirmed on Tuesday, sparking anger and warnings they were not welcome.

Officials are saying they will serve as a "security" presence, and that this is common practice for Olympic Games.

Nestled in a lakeside town in northern Italy is Australia's “home away from home” for the Milan Cortina Olympics — right down to the coffee and Vegemite. Nearly 15 years ago, the Australian Institute of Sport opened the European Training Centre in Gavirate,

The Italian government said it had requested clarification from American diplomats after D.H.S. said that ICE agents would help secure the U.S. Olympic delegation next week in northern Italy.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali carried the Winter Olympics torch to Lake Carezza ahead of the games taking place in his home country, Italy, from 6-22 February 2026. Domenicali was joined by cross-country skiing Olympian Franco Nones,