Europe - Mediterranean
Trump officials deny threatening Vatican over Pope Leo’s criticisms
The Trump administration has sought to contain backlash over reports that it pressured the Vatican’s ambassador to Washington in an attempt to…
From Dubai to Milan: Tax Policy Drives New Wave of Elite Migration
Wealthy British nationals are increasingly reconsidering their ties to Dubai as geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, including recent Iranian threats, raise concerns…
Meloni Distances Italy from Trump Amid Political and Economic Pressures
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly distanced herself from US President Donald Trump during a parliamentary address on Thursday, following a referendum…
Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists
European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budget deficit rules if the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran flares up again, Prime…
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis…
Jet Fuel Squeeze Spreads Across Italy as Airlines Brace for Disruption
Italy is facing growing pressure on aviation fuel supplies, with several regional airports introducing restrictions that are raising concerns ahead of the…
Extreme weather batters Italy’s Adriatic regions, cutting roads and rail lines
Italy has been effectively split along its Adriatic side after nearly 72 hours of severe weather battered central and southern regions, triggering…
UPDATED: Italy blocks base use, Spain closes airspace, France denies transit over Iran war
Italy, Spain and France have moved to restrict military activity linked to the war in Iran, underscoring divisions among European allies as…
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war
Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of…
Spain’s parliament approves €5 billion package to curb impact of war in Iran
Spain’s parliament has approved a €5 billion package aimed at cushioning the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, with a strong focus…
Cyprus Seeks to Reassure Tourists Amid Regional Tensions
Cyprus is pushing back against security concerns linked to the Middle East conflict as it looks to safeguard its crucial summer tourism…
Italy’s PM Meloni plans closer cooperation with Algeria to boost gas deliveries
Italy, which produces over 40% of its electricity from natural gas according to the International Energy Agency, has been seeking alternative suppliers…