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Italy to Deploy 500 Troops in Milan After Weekend Unrest

Italy's government will dispatch 500 army troops to "defend Milan" after two days of unrest that saw demonstrators ‌clash with police, loot shops and vandalise property, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo…

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Diesel Above 2.16 Euros Drives Truckers and Farmers to Protest in Sicily, Calabria

Truck drivers in Sicily halted their vehicles at ports and company yards to protest soaring fuel costs, part of a wave of demonstrations that also disrupted traffic in Calabria, Basilicata…

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Italy Air Traffic Disrupted, Ryanair Flights Delayed and Cancelled, Enav Rules Out Cyberattack

Air traffic across Italy was heavily disrupted Friday by a data-transmission network failure supporting air traffic control, delaying and cancelling flights, including services run by Ryanair, as a 24-hour strike…

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Catania airport closed for third day due to Etna’s ash

Catania airport will remain closed for the third consecutive day on Monday because of volcanic ash being spewed out by Mount Etna, SAC, the company that runs the airport, said.The…

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Cabinet Approves Contested School Decree as Italy Confronts Immigration Debate

Italy's government approved a decree Thursday that caps the share of foreign pupils in classrooms at 30% and bans burqas and niqabs from schools, a measure Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…

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International operation targets Camorra-linked counterfeit euro network

Europol has supported an international operation targeting a criminal network linked to the Italian mafia-type organisation Camorra, leading to six arrests and searches of 16 residential and commercial properties in…

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Italian civil-rights icon Emma Bonino dies at 78

Emma Bonino, a veteran Italian civil-rights campaigner, former foreign minister and former European commissioner, has died at the age of 78, her More Europe party said Friday. Bonino, a leading…

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Italy’s population to shrink by 4 million by 2050

Italy's population will shrink by almost 4 million by 2050, undermining the sustainability of its economy and welfare system as the proportion of elderly people increases, national statistics bureau ‌ISTAT…

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Meloni marks record tenure as Italy’s longest-serving government

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will mark a political milestone Friday, Sept. 4, when she joins senior members of the governing majority at Bari's new cruise terminal. Her government has…

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Italy extends border curbs with Spain a month after migrant rush

Italy said on Monday it would suspend its open-border arrangements with Spain for another 15 days, extending restrictions it imposed ‌after a mass rush of migrants into the Spanish enclave…

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Three Akeron anti-tank missiles seized at Italian port

A routine inspection by Italy's Guardia di Finanza at the port of Bari led to the seizure of three Akeron anti-tank missiles and the arrest of a 46-year-old French citizen,…

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Como Bans E-Bikes

The mayor of Como has banned riding bicycles in certain areas of the historic Italian city after he was hit by an electric one. Alessandro Rapinese said the ban was…

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Cortina d’Ampezzo and Venice step up crackdown on unruly tourist behaviour

Cortina d'Ampezzo is cracking down on what local authorities describe as “loutish” tourism, introducing restrictions on bivouacking, eating in certain public areas and clothing deemed contrary to public decorum. Under…

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Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily’s Catania airport until Saturday

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Saturday because of ‌ash from Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity, which has forced hundreds of flights to be cancelled…

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Etna’s Renewed Activity Shuts Catania Airport and Causes Flight Cancellations in Malta

Flight cancellations continued at Malta International Airport on Wednesday morning as an ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna drifted into the flight path to Malta, extending disruption that began a…

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Mount Etna ash emissions halt arrivals at Catania Airport amid intense volcanic activity

Intense explosive activity continued at Mount Etna's Voragine crater on Monday, producing heavy ash emissions that prompted authorities to suspend incoming flights at Catania Airport until 5 p.m. local time.…

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Italy puts all major cities on highest alert as heatwave intensifies

Italy is placing all its 27 major cities under its highest heat alert on Thursday, as the country's fourth heatwave of the summer ‌intensifies, the health ministry said. Twenty-five cities…

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Italy to make full use of EU budget leeway for energy spending, FinMin says

Italy intends to make full use of budget leeway allowed by a European Union "escape clause" from the bloc's budget rules to fund measures aimed at softening energy ‌costs, Economy…

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Sicily issues red heat alerts for Palermo and Catania as wildfire risk rises

Sicily remained under intense heat and heightened wildfire risk on Tuesday as regional authorities issued a new civil protection alert covering the next 24 hours. The Sicilian Civil Protection Department…

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Italy braces for fourth heatwave as wildfires force hundreds to be evacuated by sea from Puglia

Firefighters in southern Italy are battling several major wildfires as rising temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds fuel blazes across the country, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. In Puglia’s…

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Italy battles two weather extremes: scorching heat in Sicily, deadly storms in the north

Italy expanded its highest-level heat alerts on Thursday as a prolonged heatwave tightened its grip across much of the country, with Sicily expected to endure some of the most extreme…

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Satellite shows Etna eruption plume reaching North Africa

A massive plume of sulfur dioxide released during Mount Etna's July 7 eruption traveled across the Mediterranean and reached parts of North Africa, according to satellite observations published by the…

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Flights resume at Catania as Mount Etna activity eases

Operations have resumed at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport after Italian authorities lowered the volcanic aviation alert for Mount Etna, allowing flights to restart following disruption caused by the volcano's latest eruption. Airport…

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Italian Foreign Minister Says Rome Will No Longer React to Trump’s Remarks

Italy will stop responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's provocative remarks, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in an interview on Tuesday, as NATO leaders prepared to meet ‌in Turkey. Prime…

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Migrant arrivals to Italy fall 30% in first half of 2026, UNHCR says

Nearly 2,800 migrants arrived in Italy by sea in June, marking a 10% decrease compared with the previous month, according to data from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Since the…

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Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Malta deepen maritime cooperation at Rome summit

Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Malta have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on shipping following a meeting of their maritime ministers on the sidelines of the International Chamber of Shipping…

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Heatwave grips Western Europe, putting Italian cities on alert and killing poultry in France

Italy placed 16 of its 27 largest cities on red alert on Wednesday as an intense heatwave continued to grip the country and much of Western Europe, while French authorities…

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Italy seized €2 billion in Russian oligarch assets

Italy has seized assets worth around €2 billion from Russian oligarchs under sanctions imposed following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the country's financial police (Guardia di Finanza) said on Tuesday.…

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Heatwave tightens its grip on Europe

A prolonged heatwave is expected to grip much of Italy until at least the end of June, with temperatures forecast to reach 39°C across large parts of the country, according…

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Italian government not planning social media ban for kids, says Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday said her government would not take the initiative to introduce a social media ban on teens like those in the works in France,…

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Crosetto says US not planning to withdraw from military bases in Italy

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said there will be no withdrawal of United States forces from American bases in Italy following talks with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the…

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Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni’s election hopes

General Roberto Vannacci launched his new far-right party on Sunday, posing a direct challenge to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's grip on power as he seeks to pull Italy ‌in a…

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Meloni Government Wins Key Vote on Italy’s Return to Nuclear Energy

Italy’s lower house of parliament on Thursday approved legislation that would pave the way for the country’s return to nuclear power, marking a significant step in the government’s energy strategy.…

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Italy in favour of Ukraine joining EU

Italy’s government supports Ukraine joining the European Union, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday, while stressing that accession talks for Balkan countries seeking membership should not be pushed aside.…

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Europe-wide probe dismantles mafia financial network linked to Sicilian boss Messina Denaro

Italian anti-mafia prosecutors and financial police have seized assets worth more than €200 million in an international operation targeting a financial network linked to late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina…

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Florence plans major expansion of Airbnb curbs beyond historic centre

Florence is planning a major expansion of restrictions on new short-term tourist rentals, extending a ban beyond its UNESCO-listed historic centre, in a ‌new attempt to ease housing pressure in…

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Meloni coalition wins Venice mayoral vote, defying polls

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition won the Venice mayoral election, projections showed on Monday, ‌retaining control of the most prominent city at stake in a round of local votes…

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Italian Local Elections Put Meloni Coalition to New Electoral Test

Italy has begun voting in a nationwide round of local elections that is widely seen as a key political test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her right-wing governing coalition,…

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Money Laundering in Italy Estimated at Up to €35 Billion Annually

Money laundering in Italy amounts to between €25 billion and €35 billion per year, according to the country's Guardia di Finanza (GdF) tax police. Andrea De Gennaro, Commander General of…

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Italy busts €300 million streaming piracy ring

Italy's financial police said on Friday they had busted a sophisticated streaming piracy network that caused roughly €300 million ($348 million) in ‌damages to rights holders such as Sky, DAZN,…

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Naples Hit by Strong Tremor

A strong earthquake struck the Naples area shortly after dawn on Thursday, triggering concern among residents across the city and surrounding areas. The tremor was felt in several parts of…

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Italian health ministry takes precautionary measures over Ebola outbreak

The Italian health ministry issued a circular detailing preventive measures linked to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus, a strain of Ebola, in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.…

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Italy, Libya, Turkey and Qatar strengthen migration security framework

Italy hosted a new round of talks with Libya, Turkey and Qatar focused on migration and security coordination in the central Mediterranean, highlighting the growing role of a four-country mechanism…

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Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive

Maldivian authorities are investigating whether Italian divers who died in a deepwater cave accident may have descended further than intended, following the discovery of five fatalities in a submerged cave…

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Nationwide Strike Disrupts Trains and Public Transport Across Italy

A 24-hour general strike called by the USB trade union is disrupting transport and public services across Italy on Monday, affecting rail services, local transit systems, schools and health services.…

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Two tragedies, one grieving nation: Italy confronts deaths in Maldives and Modena horror

Italy is confronting a period of national grief after two separate tragedies — a deadly cave-diving disaster in the Maldives and a car-ramming incident in Modena — left the country…

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Nuclear energy set for comeback in Italy under new government framework

The Italian government is set to approve a framework for the resumption of nuclear power this summer, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament. Italy abandoned nuclear energy following a referendum…

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UPDATED: Italy says four people quarantined for hantavirus have all tested negative

Four people who have been under observation in Italy for possible hantavirus infection have all tested negative, the Italian health ministry said on Wednesday. Tests were conducted on an Argentine…

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Italy to face nationwide general strike on May 18

Italy is set to face a nationwide general strike on May 18 involving multiple sectors, with disruptions and possible closures expected across parts of the country. According to Italian state…

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Italy prepares hantavirus guidance as global health authorities monitor cruise ship outbreak

Italy’s Health Ministry is preparing a circular letter on hantavirus for regional authorities and healthcare professionals following renewed international concern over the rare but potentially deadly disease, Italian news agency…

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Italy leans on Libya to plug energy gap caused by Iran war

A delegation of Italian lawmakers has traveled to Libya to explore potentially ramping up energy trade with the war-torn country to fill the gap caused by the war in the…

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Severe storms batter Italy with heavy rain, hail and flood warnings

Italy remained in the grip of severe weather on Thursday as heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail swept across several northern and central regions, prompting flood warnings and civil protection alerts.…

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Italy Warns of Major Flight Disruption as May 11 Strikes Loom

Travellers heading to Italy next month are being warned to expect widespread disruption as airport and air‑traffic control staff prepare for coordinated strikes that could halt flights for hours. Italian…

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Report Finds Corruption in Italy Growing More Hidden and Systemic

Corruption in Italy has become “more insidious and evasive,” spreading into “every part of public life,” according to the anti-corruption agency ANAC in its annual report. The report, presented to…

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Italy urged by IEA chief to rethink nuclear power

Italy should reconsider its rejection of nuclear energy as it seeks greater energy security and economic stability, the head of the International Energy Agency said in an interview published on…

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Diplomatic strain between Washington and Rome deepens amid Iran and NATO row

United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying their relationship has deteriorated over Rome’s stance on US policy toward Iran. In comments to Fox…

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Italian PM condemns ally Trump over ‘unacceptable’ Pope criticism

Giorgia Meloni has described Donald Trump’s comments about Pope Leo XIV as “unacceptable”. The US president had accused the pontiff of being “WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy”…

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