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2026-02-03 13:30:05

Meloni Lookalike Angel Fresco Stirs Rome Uproar

A restored cherub in a Roman basilica bears a striking resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, sparking a church and state scandal. Investigations are underway as officials condemn the perceived political intrusion into sacred art. read more

2025-03-27 15:10:46

Italy's Agriculture Minister Hopeful Amid US Tariff Threat on Wine

Italy's agriculture minister remains optimistic for a diplomatic resolution as Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European wine and spirits. The uncertainty impacts Italian winemakers, with hopes for negotiations to prevail. read more

2025-03-19 15:10:39

Scottish Tourist Missing in Italy Found in Hospital with Injuries

Scottish tourist Robert Cadger, missing in Italy for a week after visiting Naples and Pompeii, has been found in a hospital with broken bones. Concerned family is raising funds for his medical expenses. read more

2025-03-15 09:40:39

Flooding Threatens Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna Regions in Italy

Heavy rainfall triggers flood alerts in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions of Italy. Major rivers are on the verge of overflowing, leading to evacuations, school closures, and road blocks in cities like Florence and Pisa. read more

2025-03-07 17:10:41

Italy's top court orders compensation for migrants stuck at sea

Italy's top court has ordered the government to compensate migrants stranded at sea for days in 2018 due to anti-migration policies. The ruling overturned a previous decision, requiring an ordinary court to determine the compensation amount. read more

2025-02-12 20:30:03

Italian Government Denies Spying Allegations Amid Spyware Attack Probe

The Italian government denies spying on journalists and migrant activists but is open to investigating after at least seven Italian cellphones were hacked with Paragon spyware. Despite existing contracts, the government claims it respected the law and awaits scrutiny. read more

2025-01-28 17:20:05

Italy Drops Off Migrants in Albania Amid Legal Concerns

Italian navy ship Cassiopea delivered 49 migrants to Albania, part of a controversial relocation plan by Giorgia Meloni's government to process asylum-seekers. The plan faced legal rejection twice before, as judges question the migrants' safety in their countries of origin. read more

2025-01-23 17:10:03

Italy Expels ICC-Wanted Libyan Warlord Amid Security Concerns

Italian Interior Minister expels Libyan warlord wanted by ICC due to security concerns, citing danger. Ossama al-Masri was repatriated to Tripoli for "urgent security reasons", despite Italy's obligations to hand him over. Italy's close ties to Tripoli and unwanted attention on migration policies may have influenced the decision. read more

2025-01-16 06:10:04

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni cements ties with Trump, challenges Europe.

Italy's right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni is cultivating close ties with both President Biden and incoming President Trump, aiming to establish herself as a key intermediary between the U.S. and Europe, sparking debates about her potential impact as either a president whisperer or a Trojan horse. read more

2025-01-13 13:40:04

Italian Museums Offer Free Dog-Sitting to Attract Visitors

Museums in Italy are offering free dog-sitting services in 15 tourist hotspots until April 2026. Dog owners can leave their pets with trained minders to enjoy cultural visits stress-free. The initiative aims to encourage more visitors through their doors while catering to the large Italian pet-owning population. read more

2025-01-12 18:10:04

Italy Releases Iranian Citizen Linked to U.S. Drone Attack

Italy releases Iranian citizen wanted by the U.S. over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago. The Italian justice minister asked to revoke the arrest, leading to the release of the Iranian citizen to return to Iran. read more

2025-01-09 21:10:05

Italy's PM Meloni Fields Surprising Question on Ants During Conference

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced a peculiar question about stepping on ants during her press conference, after discussing issues like Trump and Musk. This unexpected query caught her off guard briefly before she continued addressing other topics. read more

2025-01-08 12:10:03

Tragic Discovery: One Body Found from Missing British Hikers

A body, believed to be one of the missing British hikers in Italy's Dolomites, was found by rescue services. Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris went missing on 1 January, prompting a search operation. The identity of the body found has not been confirmed yet. read more

2025-01-08 11:40:04

Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Released from Detention in Iran

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released from detention in Iran and is on her way back home to Italy. Sala, a reporter for Il Foglio daily, had been held in Tehran since December 19. read more

2025-01-03 17:40:05

"Interwoven Fate: Italian Journalist and Iranian Engineer Detentions"

An Iranian suspect detained in Italy over a US drone case is praying for an Italian reporter held in Tehran. The fate of both individuals has become intertwined, with legal proceedings in Milan unfolding as they await decisions on their cases. read more

2024-12-18 14:10:08

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni defends friendship with Elon Musk

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defends her friendship with Elon Musk, emphasizing her independence in decision-making despite their relationship, especially in areas where Musk has economic interests. Meloni's interactions with Musk, including an award presentation, have sparked attention. read more

2024-12-16 16:20:07

Race Against Time: Rescue Effort to Save Trapped Spelunker

Rescuers in Italy are using explosives to free a 32-year-old woman trapped 585 meters underground in the Bueno Fonteno cave system after sustaining serious injuries. Ottavia Piana fell during an expedition to map uncharted areas of the cave, with a team of rescuers navigating narrow passages to reach her. read more

2024-12-04 05:10:05

Italian Man Sentenced to Life for Ex-Girlfriend's Murder

Italian man, Filippo Turetta, receives a life sentence for murdering his ex-girlfriend Giulia Checchettin, stabbing her over 70 times in northern Italy. The case sparked national outrage over violence against women, with 96 women killed in Italy this year. read more

2024-11-20 22:10:05

Police Seize Stolen Etruscan Treasures Worth €8 Million

Italian police recover Etruscan treasures stolen from an ancient grave by amateur 'tomb raiders', including valuable urns, sarcophagi, and accessories. The artifacts, worth at least €8m, were illegally excavated from a 2,300-year-old aristocratic tomb in Perugia. read more

2024-11-07 13:10:10

Italy Probes China's Sinochem Over Pirelli Ownership Violations

Italy has initiated an administrative procedure against China's Sinochem, the main shareholder of Pirelli, for potential violations of Italy's rules safeguarding strategic assets. The procedure, under the "golden power" provisions, concerns access restrictions and will be investigated within 120 days. read more

2024-10-24 09:40:10

Italy's right-wing government faces backlash for honoring World War Two fascists

Italy's right-wing government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, faces criticism for celebrating WW2 fascists during a commemoration of the battle of El Alamein. The defence ministry's post honoring Mussolini's soldiers sparked opposition and sparked a debate over Italy's fascist past. read more

2024-10-17 10:40:07

Italy criminalizes foreign surrogacy trips, sparking controversy and criticism

Italy has criminalised citizens who have children through surrogacy abroad, a ban supported by the Catholic Church. LGBTQ+ activists and lawmakers protested the law, stating it unfairly impacts same-sex couples. The ban aims to protect women's dignity and follows opposition to surrogacy by the Pope. read more

2024-10-02 12:40:11

Swine Fever Outbreak Threatens Italy's Pork Industry and Economy

Swine fever outbreak in Italy results in 120,000 pigs slaughtered, threatening the 20 billion euro prosciutto industry. Disease, fatal to swine but harmless to humans, spreads from wild boars to domestic pigs. Export bans impact the economy, with 12 countries restricting imports. read more

2024-09-20 09:10:03

Italy's Emilia-Romagna Region Faces Massive Clean-up After Storm Boris

A massive cleanup is happening in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region after deadly Storm Boris forced hundreds to evacuate due to floods. Three provinces are affected, with mayors urging residents to stay safe. The floods come just over a year after a previous devastating storm. read more

2024-09-17 08:40:04

"Probe into Bayesian superyacht sinking intensifies with recovered video equipment"

Italian prosecutors continue to investigate the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht after divers found video equipment. The recovery includes parts of the deck, computer materials, and hard drives, sent for analysis. The yacht sank during a storm, resulting in the deaths of seven people, including Mike Lynch and his daughter. read more

2024-09-06 23:40:04

Italian Culture Minister Resigns Amid Affair Scandal with Consultant

Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano resigned from his position following a scandal involving an affair with consultant Maria Rosaria Boccia. Sangiuliano apologized to his wife and denied Boccia's access to sensitive government documents. The resignation was accepted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, praising Sangiuliano's work. read more

2024-09-05 10:20:05

Italian Minister's Affair with Influencer Sparks Controversy and Questions

Italian Culture Minister Sangiuliano tearfully admits on TV to a relationship with an influencer, sparking controversy over her role. The situation has caused a headache for Prime Minister Meloni, though she has stood by Sangiuliano, resulting in a period of political stability. read more

2024-08-30 15:10:07

Investigation Widens in Fatal Superyacht Sinking off Sicily

Italian prosecutors have expanded their investigation into the superyacht tragedy off Sicily, with two more crew members now under scrutiny. The captain, James Cutfield, is already being investigated for possible charges. The yacht sank, killing seven, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah. The cause of the rapid sinking is being probed. read more

2024-08-30 13:40:07

Italian Kindergarten Sparks Culture War with Unisex Uniform Decision

In Italy, a kindergarten in Salice Salentino introduced a unisex school uniform, prompting a culture war. The decision aimed at inclusivity angered the government's hard-right party. The opposition criticized the unnecessary controversy over kindergarten apron colors. read more

2024-08-22 07:40:04

Search Continues for Final Missing Person from Sunken Superyacht

Italian rescuers are live searching for the last missing person from the sunken Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily, a vessel that sank in a storm with notable passengers. Five bodies have been recovered, with one person confirmed dead. read more

2024-08-19 11:20:07

Luxury Superyacht "Bayesian" Sinks off Sicily, One Dead, Six Missing

A search operation in Italy continues for one dead and six missing after a British-flagged luxury superyacht sank in rough seas off Sicily, possibly due to a tornado. The yacht, "Bayesian", carried a mix of British, American, and Canadian passengers. read more

2024-07-15 09:40:07

Thirty-three Indian farm laborers were released from exploitative conditions in Italy, with two Indian gangmasters under investigation. The workers were promised a better life but forced to work long hours for low wages, with some being made to work for free to pay for permits. read more

2024-07-03 17:00:05

Giorgio Meloni, Italian Premier, criticized the youth wing of her party, Brothers of Italy, after members were caught on video glorifying fascism, giving Nazi salutes, and praising Mussolini. Two members resigned. Meloni emphasized there is no room for racism in her party. # read more

2024-07-03 08:10:04

An Indian worker bled to death on an Italian farm, leading to the arrest of the landowner on suspicion of homicide. The farmer abandoned the injured worker and did not seek medical help, sparking outrage and protests for better working conditions. read more

2024-06-21 07:10:04

An Indian farm laborer in Italy died after his arm was severed and legs were crushed in a work accident. The employer, accused of leaving the injured worker on the road, is under investigation. Trade unions plan to protest the death. read more

2024-06-18 08:10:04

Two migrant boats capsized off Italy's coast, resulting in 11 deaths and over 60 people missing. The vessels, carrying migrants from South Asia and the Middle East, departed from Libya and Turkey. The UN agencies urge EU governments to enhance search and rescue efforts. read more

2024-06-15 17:30:04

Italian Premier Meloni dismissed Putin's cease-fire offer for Ukraine as "propaganda" at the G7 summit, where a $50 billion loan agreement for Ukraine was made. European assets will contribute to the collateral. G7 leaders rejected Putin's conditions for cease-fire negotiations. read more

2024-06-10 14:10:11

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni will host the upcoming G7 summit, strengthened by her far-right party's victory in EU elections, shaking French and German leaders. Meloni is seen as a stable EU leader and a bridge builder. read more

2024-06-03 09:20:04

Three friends in Italy embraced each other before being swept away in flash floods, with two bodies recovered and search ongoing for the third. read more