'We can't lower our guard': Italy reviews security after London attack

Security measures are being ramped up in Italy, particularly the capital which on Saturday will host heads of state from across the world, following Wednesday's attack in London.

"We don't have the possibility of lowering our guard," said Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano, speaking to news agency Ansa after a US anti-Isis summit.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Marco Minniti was chairing an extraordinary meeting of the country's anti-terror analysis committee (CASA) on Thursday morning.
The meeting of police chiefs and the intelligence service will evaluate the terrorism threat and security measures in the country, the ministry said in a statement.

Alfano and Minniti joined other Italian politicians, including Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and President Sergio Mattarella, in expressing solidarity with Britain and sending condolences to the families of the victims and injured.

Angelino Alfano 

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#Londra, il terrorismo torna a colpire in Europa.Siamo vicini a popolo britannico.Solo uniti possibile contrastare questa terribile minaccia

12:22 AM - 23 Mar 2017

London, terrorism returns to strike in Europe. We are close to the British population. Only united can we tackle this terrible threat.

UK police have said four people including the attacker were killed on Wednesday. The victims included two members of the public, who were killed when the attacker drove a car intro pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, and a police officer, Keith Palmer, who was stabbed as he guarded the Palace of Westminster.
Two Italians were among the approximately 40 people injured, but their injuries were not severe, according to national media.
The terror threat in Italy is currently at level 2, the highest possible in the absence of a direct attack.
Security is on particularly high alert in the capital, ahead of Saturday's meeting to celebrate 60 years of the European Union. International heads of state will be present, and anti-EU protests have also been planned.
Major tourist sites including the Colosseum and Roman Forum will be closed for the day, and around 100 additional CCTV cameras have been installed ahead of the event.
Around 3,000 security officers will be on hand as diplomatic delegations from across the continent meet in Rome.
Restrictions will also be in place on traffic and pedestrians in the areas around the City Hall and Quirinale presidential palace, which have been designated as a 'blue zone' and 'green zone' respectively.

Source: https://www.thelocal.it/20170323/we-cant-lower-our-guard-rome-ups-security-after-london-attack