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Milan Secures Olympic Status, Boosts Tourism Amid Housing Crisis

2/25/2026

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Milan has officially become an Olympic city through the Milan Cortina Winter Games, boosting its status as Italy's fashion and finance capital.
The Games cost about 735 million euros to host.
The Olympic Village will provide housing for 1,700 students.
Tourism has risen since the 2015 Expo, while housing activists seek affordable policies amid higher prices.

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Milan has officially become an Olympic city through the Milan Cortina Winter Games, boosting its status as Italy's fashion and finance capital.
The Games cost about 735 million euros to host.
The Olympic Village will provide housing for 1,700 students.
Tourism has risen since the 2015 Expo, while housing activists seek affordable policies amid higher prices.