Photos of scenes of everyday life surrounding the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

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From performers to locals watching the opening ceremony and tourists taking in the atmosphere, this gallery shows scenes of daily life around the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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AP Winter Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics

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