Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Calabria coast in southern Italy
Despite that depth, the earthquake, which took place in the Tyrrhenian Sea, was felt widely from Lazio in central Italy down to Sicily.
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Italians vote in local elections seen as test for Meloni government
Turnout on the first day stood at around 46.5 per cent, down from 50.1 per cent recorded at the previous election, local reports said.
Venice Biennale unleashes cultural rift on Italian right
In recent months, several prominent conservative intellectuals have voiced concerns about what they describe as the government's lack of a coherent long-term cultural…
Italy and Albania reaffirm migrantion deal amid doubts over its future
Meloni has repeatedly framed the agreement not only as a tool for protecting Italy's national borders.
Italy prepares for a nuclear return
Italy is preparing its most significant return to nuclear energy in nearly four decades, marking a major shift in the country’s industrial and energy strategy…
Italy’s Liberation Day marred by clashes over Israel and Ukraine
Italy’s Liberation Day celebrations were shaken by tensions as demonstrations marking April 25 — the anniversary of the country’s liberation from Fascist rule…
EU court adviser backs Italy’s migrant return policy and Albania ‘hotspots’ plan
The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has delivered a significant legal opinion supporting Italy’s approach to returning irregular…
Mossad admits agent died in Iran-focused covert operation in Italy
Israel’s Mossad has revealed that one of its senior agents was killed in Italy during an intelligence operation against Iran.
Meloni insulted on Russian state TV: Italy summons ambassador as tensions with Moscow flare
Tensions between Italy and Russia have escalated sharply in recent hours, further straining already fragile relations between the two countries, after a Kremlin-linked…
Italy suspends defence co-operation with Israel amid criticism of wars in Iran and Lebanon
Italy has suspended its defence co-operation agreement with Israel following a sharp escalation in political tensions between the two countries
Iran war reveals Italy PM Meloni now sidelined by Trump
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sought to position herself as a privileged interlocutor of US President Donald Trump.
Italy forced to pay Sea Watch despite illegal docking with migrants in Lampedusa
The Italian state must pay over €76,000 to the German NGO Sea Watch after the detention of its vessel Sea Watch 3 in 2019 was ruled unlawful.
Italy vows no operational police role for ICE at Olympics
Agents from the US immigration enforcement agency ICE will have no operational role in the Winter Olympics, Italy's interior minister said Wednesday, two days before…
Paying for a selfie: Rome starts charging tourists to visit Trevi Fountain
Italy's Trevi Fountain has launched a new ticketing system, making the famous Rome landmark the latest tourist site to charge entry in a bid to raise funds and battle…
Italy summons Israeli ambassador after officers threatened at gunpoint in West Bank
Italy has summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome in a sharp diplomatic protest following an incident in which two Italian military policemen were threatened at gunpoint.
Italy holds back on Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Italy will not join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, at least for the time being.
Italian Deputy PM acquitted by Supreme Court of kidnapping charges
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has won his case at the Italian Supreme Court regarding accusations of kidnapping migrants, which could have resulted…
Italian Government wants to ban burqas and niqabs
Italy's ruling Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) party tabled a ban for veils that fully cover the face in public spaces, schools, universities, offices and shops.
Many thousands hit streets of Italy to protest ‘Gaza genocide’
Tens of thousands of people protested across Italy as part of a day of action to "denounce the genocide in Gaza", which included transport strikes and port blockades.
Italy overtakes France in market confidence as bond yields converge
For the first time in modern eurozone history, Italy is borrowing on terms as favourable as France, signalling a remarkable reversal in investor perceptions.
MEP Vannacci questions value of Italy rearming: ‘Who do we send to fight? Gay pride?’
Roberto Vannacci, a former general and MEP for Italy's right-wing League Party, has stoked controversy by questioning whether Italy should bother purchasing new…
Italy PM Meloni makes parental consent mandatory for pupils’ sex education
No school in Italy would now be able to include a pupil in a workshop or educational programme on sexuality without the prior and explicit agreement of the student's…
Italy sees sudden surge in migrant arrivals by sea
The Italian Government has found itself scrambling to explain a sudden surge in migrant sea arrivals that appeared to upend earlier claims of successful migration…
Italy deports first criminal migrant via Albanian camp ahead of ECJ ruling
Italy has sent the first illegal immigrant back to his home country via a camp set up in Gjader, Albania.
Italy targets Meta and LinkedIn with tax demands amid alleged fraud probe
Italy has handed tax demands to Meta and LinkedIn in the last formal step in an unprecedented VAT claim against the US tech giants that could have repercussions…
Italian whippet proves top dog at UK’s Crufts
A whippet from Venice in Italy has been named best in show at the 2025 Crufts international dog show in the UK.
Italy ends co-operation with UNRWA on Gaza aid but will still give funds
Italy has said it will no longer work with UNRWA, the United Nations Relief Agency for Palestinian Refugees, regarding aid in the Gaza strip.
Italy resumes immigrant transfers to Albania despite legal hurdles
Italy has resumed the transfer of illegal immigrants intercepted in the Mediterranean to asylum seeker centres in Albania, sending 49 people after more than two…
Incidents across Italy’s rail network lead to suspicions of sabotage
Magistrates of the Rome Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating a series of incidents on the Italian railways suspecting potential sabotage.
Polish town offers Elon Musk its medieval castle
Piotr Bujak, mayor of southern Poland's town of Głogówek, has offered his city's medieval castle as a potential site for Elon Musk's European headquarters.