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Probe says sunken Russian cargo ship off Spain was transporting nuclear reactors to North Korea
Spanish investigators have discovered that the Russian cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean in 2024 — originally believed to be part…
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…
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…
Stable weather drives higher number of migrants reaching Crete
More than 600 migrants have arrived on Crete and Gavdos in recent days, as boats carrying them were either found adrift by…
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…
Record number of candidates fuels fears of political fragmentation in Cyprus
A record number of candidates submitted bids for Cyprus's May 24 parliamentary election this week in a race which could shape one…
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…
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…
France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission
France deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait…
Hantavirus: American CDC says risk to public ‘very low’
The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) said it was closely monitoring American passengers aboard the MV Hondius but added that the…
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…
Record Tourism Prompts Greece to Impose Strict Rules on Remote Beaches
Greece has introduced strict new rules to protect some of its most fragile coastlines as the country struggles with the environmental pressures…