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Milan Cortina Olympics Kick Off Amid Heightened Security

2/6/2026

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Final preparations are underway for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which are set to open on Friday.
Preliminary events, including ice hockey and curling, are already taking place.
On Thursday, the Vice President of the United States JD Vance and the Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Milan for the opening ceremony.
Heightened security measures are in effect as international delegations and heads of state gather in the city.

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Final preparations are underway for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which are set to open on Friday.
Preliminary events, including ice hockey and curling, are already taking place.
On Thursday, the Vice President of the United States JD Vance and the Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Milan for the opening ceremony.
Heightened security measures are in effect as international delegations and heads of state gather in the city.