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Milan wants to ban takeaway food after midnight

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Milan might ban the sale of takeaway food after midnight. This is to help people sleep. There is a lot of noise on the streets in downtown areas at night. Milan wants to ban takeaways in areas that are known for their "wild" nightlife. The ban would start in mid-May and finish in November.

Milan's deputy mayor said the goal is for people to have fun, and for locals to sleep. However, many people do not like the ban. Many think the food ban would not stop the noise. One man said people would not go home at midnight because they cannot get a takeaway. He also said tourists want to eat pizza.

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Milan wants to ban the sale of takeaway food after midnight. This is to help local people sleep. People are angry about the noise on the streets at night. Milan wants to ban takeaway food in 12 areas of the city. Some of these areas are known for their "wild" nightlife. The takeaway ban means people would not be able to buy pizza after 12:30 a.m. on weekdays. The ban would start in mid-May and continue until November.

Milan's deputy mayor said: "The goal is…a balance between…entertainment, and the peace…of residents." However, many people do not like the ban. A spokesperson for stores said the food ban would not stop the noise. He said a ban on eating pizza "won't solve a thing". He said people would stay outside. He said a 25-year-old would not go home at midnight because they cannot get a takeaway. He also said tourists want to eat ice cream.

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Milan in Italy wants to ban the sale of takeaway food after midnight. This is to help local residents sleep. Many people have complained about the noise on the streets at night. There are often noisy groups of partygoers in downtown Milan at night. Officials want to ban takeaway food and drink in 12 areas of the city. Some of these areas are known for their "wild" nightlife. The takeaway ban means people would not be able to buy pizza after 12:30 a.m. on weekdays and after 1:30 a.m. at weekends. It would start in mid-May and last until November.

Milan's deputy mayor spoke about the ban. He said: "The goal is…a balance between…entertainment, and the peace and tranquillity of residents." However, many people oppose the ban. An Italian retail association said the ban on food and drink would not stop the noise. He said: "A rule banning people from…eating an ice cream or pizza while taking a stroll…won't solve a thing, as people will still stay outside." He said a 25-year-old will not go home "at the stroke of midnight" because they cannot get a takeaway. He asked: "What about tourists who want to eat ice cream?"

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The Italian city of Milan wants to introduce a law to ban the sale of takeaway food after midnight. The reason for this is to help local residents sleep. Many people have complained to the local government about the noise on the streets at night. There are often large and noisy groups of late-night revellers in downtown Milan. Local officials have decided to ban all takeaway food and drink in 12 districts of the city. Some of these areas are well known for their "wild" nightlife. The takeaway ban means people would not be able to buy pizza or ice cream after 12:30 a.m. on weekdays and after 1:30 a.m. at weekends and on public holidays. It would come into effect from mid-May and last until November.

Milan's deputy mayor explained why the ban was important. He said: "The goal is to seek a balance between socialising and entertainment, and the peace and tranquillity of residents." However, there are also many people who oppose the ban. A spokesperson for an Italian retail association said the ban on post-midnight food and drink would not stop the noise. He said: "A rule banning people from drinking a bottle of water or eating an ice cream or pizza while taking a stroll…won't solve a thing, as people will still stay outside." He asked: "Do you think a 25-year-old is going to go home at the stroke of midnight simply because they can't get a takeout?" He added: "What about tourists who want to eat ice cream?"

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