In Verona, a protest organized by the group 'Olympics No Thanks' highlighted concerns over the financial implications of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. Demonstrators criticized the use of public funds which they believe could be better allocated to essential services like healthcare and education, instead of investing billions in Olympic venues that may not offer substantial long-term benefits to the community. Their stance is rooted in a desire to redirect resources to critical societal needs rather than large-scale sporting events.