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Dua Lipa has reportedly paid out £5,000 to residents in Palermo after furious locals protested the city's shut-down with graffiti on her lavish wedding weekend.

The singer, 30, is set to wed actor Callum Turner, 36 , on Saturday as part of a three-day Italian extravaganza.

For the wedding, two city piazzas have been shut off : Piazza Croce dei Vespri and Piazza Sant'Anna.

Locals have made their feelings known , with graffiti spotted around the city this weekend.

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A new report clams that Dua has paid £5,000 to residents to compensate those who live in apartments overlooking areas where there will be extra parking for the wedding.

The graffiti was later painted over by staff, well before Dua, Callum and their guests made their arrival for the first night of celebrations.

Locals have erected posters in protest after parts of the city have been all but shut down for the big day.

Palermo's Mayor Defends the Wedding

In an interview with local paper La Republica, Palermo's mayor Roberto Lagalla expressed his delight at Dua and Callum choosing the city for their celebrations.

He highlighted how the couple had visited last year on holiday and fallen in love with the city, and confirmed how attractive the city is today on an international level.

Then responding to reports of grumbling locals, he added that he understands the inconvenience caused by events of this magnitude, and he's sorry if anyone will have to face temporary restrictions.

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A source told The Sun: 'It doesn't really match the idyllic love story vibe that Dua seems to be going for.'

A representative for Dua Lipa has been contacted by The Daily Mail for comment.

Another message was sprayed near the Piazza Croce dei Vespri square, which read: 'Palermo is not for rent.'

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The international visibility generated by events of this magnitude helps strengthen the city's attractiveness and generate widespread economic benefits.

Palermo's mayor Roberto Lagalla highlighted how the city receives an image boost from occasions like this.

The measures adopted were designed primarily to ensure the safety of those involved and the public.