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Italy Expected to Lose 700,000 Workers Over Next Five Years, Budget Office Warns

Italy’s workforce is projected to shrink by approximately 700,000 over the next five years as the country continues to grapple with a declining birth rate and an aging population, the…

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One dies in violent storm pounding Milan

One person was killed by a falling tree near Milan, local firefighters said on Sunday, as a powerful storm battered the northern Italian city after days of high temperatures. The…

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Over 20 injured in gas explosion at Rome petrol station

A powerful gas explosion at a petrol station in northeastern Rome on Friday injured at least 21 people, including police officers and rescue workers who had responded to a reported…

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Sicily to Host First F-35 Pilot Training Centre Outside US: Italy’s Defence Minister

Sicily will become the first location outside the United States to train F-35 fighter jet pilots, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced on Wednesday. Speaking during a visit to the…

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Italy to issue half million non-EU work visas over next three years

Italy will issue nearly 500,000 new work visas for non-EU nationals from 2026 to 2028, a cabinet statement said, as part of a strategy to expand legal immigration channels in…

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45 Years On, Italy’s Mattarella Urges Ongoing Search for Truth on Ustica Disaster

Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Friday called for renewed efforts to uncover the full truth behind the 1980 Ustica air disaster, urging the cooperation of friendly nations as Italy marks…

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Europe scorched by early heatwave as Italy swelters

Europe is sweltering under an intense early summer heatwave that has sent temperatures soaring to record levels, disrupted daily life, and raised fresh warnings about the continent’s vulnerability to climate…

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Gift shops and fast food banned in Bergamo Alta in Italy

Fast-food outlets and sex shops are among the commercial activities banned from Bergamo Alta in an ordinance from the local government in the Lombardy town concerning its historic and picturesque…

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Italy’s immigration and emigration both soaring, stats agency says

The numbers of Italians leaving their country and of foreigners moving in have soared to the highest in a decade, official data showed on Friday, fuelling national concerns about brain…

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Low turnout sinks Italian citizenship, labor referendums, strengthens Meloni’s government

Low voter turnout on Monday sank Italian opposition referendum proposals to ease citizenship laws and tighten job protection rules, with senior figures in the coalition of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…

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Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform

Italians will start voting on Sunday in a two-day referendum on whether to ease citizenship laws and reverse a decade-old liberalisation of the labour market, but the vote may fail…

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Earthquake damages part of Pompeii site in southern Italy

A minor earthquake in southern Italy has caused the partial collapse of a wall and a portion of a vault at the Pompeii archaeological site, authorities said. The quake with…

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Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis

Italy's upper house of parliament on Wednesday gave final approval to a wide-ranging security decree that targets public protests, pickpockets and squatters, and outlaws so-called "legal" cannabis. The measures, spearheaded…

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Etna eruption over, monitoring continues says INGV

Monday's spectacular Mount Etna eruption that featured prominently on news bulletins around the world is over, but monitoring of Europe's biggest active volcano is continuing the National Institute of Geophysics…

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UPDATED: Mount Etna Erupts; No Immediate Threat to Population

Italian authorities have issued a statement after Mount Etna erupted. Etna is located in Sicily and is the highest active volcano in Europe. Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology…

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Italy Passes Landmark Animal Welfare Law: Harsh Penalties for Abuse, Puppy Trafficking, and Animal Violence

In a sweeping reform of animal protection legislation, Italy has enacted a new law introducing stringent penalties for violence against animals, including significant prison terms and fines for crimes such…

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Italian activists face trial for migrant sea rescue in legal first

A Sicilian judge has ordered six members of an Italian charity ship to stand trial on accusations of aiding illegal immigration, the first time crew members of a rescue vessel…

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U.S. Elevates Travel Advisory for Italy Amid Terrorism Concerns

The U.S. Department of State has elevated its travel advisory for Italy to Level 2, urging American travelers to "exercise increased caution" due to potential terrorist threats. This adjustment, issued…

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Italy Sees Sharp Rise in Graduate Emigration Amid Demographic Decline

Italy has experienced a significant exodus of young, educated professionals over the past decade, with approximately 97,000 graduates leaving the country, according to the national statistics agency ISTAT. In 2024…

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People smuggler jailed in UK for arranging boats from Libya to Italy

An Egyptian national who helped smuggle thousands of migrants into Europe from north Africa was on Tuesday jailed for 25 years in a London court. Ahmed Ramadan Mohamad Ebid, 42,…

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Some 66 million people to holiday in Italy this summer

This summer, 65.8 million people are expected to holiday in Italy, generating an estimated 267.4 million overnight stays, according to a study by the Demoskopika Institute, obtained in advance by…

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Italy Advocates for EU-Wide Ban on Mobile Phones in Schools

In a decisive move aimed at reinforcing traditional educational values, Italian Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara announced plans to propose a European Union-wide ban on mobile phone usage for students up…

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Italy’s demographic crisis worsens as births hit record low

Italy's demographic crisis deepened in 2024 as the number of births hit a new record low, emigration accelerated and the population continued to shrink, national statistics bureau ISTAT said. Italy's…

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Italian police disrupt migrant smuggling ring, 15 Egyptians arrested

Italian police said they had dismantled a migrant smuggling network, leading to the arrests in several countries of 15 Egyptians involved in using sailboats for dangerous illegal sea crossings from…

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Lidl Italia explores acquisitions while focusing on organic growth

CEO of Lidl Italia, Massimiliano Silvestri, has stated that the company is exploring potential acquisitions in the fragmented Italian market, although no deals are imminent, according to media reports. Speaking during the…

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King Charles to begin Italy tour with Queen Camilla

The King and Queen will fly into Rome later for their state visit to Italy, despite the recent concerns about his health. The trip comes just a week and a…

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Italy Sees Massive Youth Emigration, With Significant Loss of Graduates

Over one million people emigrated from Italy between 2013 and 2022, with young professionals making up a significant portion of the exodus, according to Istat President Francesco Maria Chelli. Speaking…

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Italy’s Meloni says U.S. tariffs would hit Italian producers hard

The introduction of new U.S. tariffs would hit Italian producers hard, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in Rome on Wednesday, adding that every effort should be made to avoid a…

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Italy tightens citizenship laws

Italy's government tightened its citizenship laws, preventing people from delving deep back into their family history to try to claim a much sought-after Italian passport. Under existing rules, anyone who…

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Television Remains Italy’s Most Popular Medium, Censis Report Finds

Television continues to dominate Italy's media landscape, remaining the most widely used form of communication, according to the 20th Censis Report on Communication, which was presented at the Senate Library…

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Italy’s talks with Musk’s Starlink have stalled

Negotiations on a potential contract between Elon Musk's satellite internet operator Starlink and the Italian government have stalled, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions, Italy's defence minister said over the weekend. Prime…

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Southern Italian Cities Dominate National Climate Ranking

Southern Italy has emerged as the national leader in climate livability, with Cagliari in Sardinia securing the top spot in a recent ranking assessing weather conditions across Italian cities. The…

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Labour Shortages Persist in Italy as Nearly Half of Job Openings Remain Unfilled

Nearly 48.2% of job openings in Italy in March remained unfilled as firms struggled to find qualified workers, up from 47.9% in February, according to the Excelsior Bulletin released this…

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Severe Weather Hits Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, Triggering Flood Alerts

Bad weather pummeled Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna on Friday, with several rivers in both regions exceeding alert levels due to torrential rain and flooding. In Tuscany, schools remained closed in several…

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Number in employment in Italy increased by 352,000 in 2024

On average 23.932 million people were in employment in Italy in 2024, an increase of 352,000, or 1.5%, with respect to the previous year, Istat said on Thursday.The national statistics…

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Kyiv seeks more information about Meloni proposal for security guarantees

Kyiv said it was asking Italy for more information about a proposal by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to extend NATO's mutual defence umbrella to Ukraine without offering it alliance membership…

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Italy’s employment rate reached new record of 62.8% in January

Italy's employment rate reached 62.8% in January, an increase of 0.4 of a percentage point on the previous month and the highest level on record since the start of the…

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Italian actress Eleonora Giorgi dies aged 71

Italian actress Eleonora Giorgi has died at the age of 71, her family said on Monday.Giorgi made dozens of films in the 1970s and 1980s, many of which were comedies…

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Italy’s Meloni bags UAE investment pledge worth $40 billion

The United Arab Emirates plans to invest $40 billion in Italy, the two countries said at a bilateral summit in Rome, without providing any time frame. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 rocks province of Reggio Calabria

A magnitude earthquake 3.3 was registered at 2:06 a.m. of Monday morning in the province of Reggio Calabria.According to data from the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the…

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Italy has oldest average population in Europe – Eurostat

Italy was among countries with the oldest population in the European Union at the beginning of 2024, Eurostat said on Friday.The average age of the EU population was 44.7 years,…

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Renzo Piano appeals for Rome cinemas to be saved

World renowned architect Renzo Piano appealed to keep Rome's cinemas from closing saying amid an emergency that they created a vital space for the community. Talking to la Repubblica daily,…

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Italy Hit by Third Day of Pro-Russia Cyberattacks Targeting Banks and Arms Industry

Italy faced a third consecutive day of cyberattacks on Wednesday as the pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16) launched another wave of DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks against key institutions. The…

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Thousands of tourists flock to see Etna eruption

Thousands of tourists have flocked to Mount Etna to watch spectacular eruptions on the volcano, but some people are blocking streets and preventing rescue services from reaching those in need…

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Italy Leads Europe in Tourism Reputation for the Second Consecutive Year

As Milan hosts the annual BIT travel exhibition, Italy has once again secured the top spot in the European Tourism Reputation Index (Etr Index) compiled by the Demoskopika Institute. With…

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Tuscany becomes the first Italian region to approve assisted suicide

Tuscany approved a bill regulating medically assisted suicide Tuesday, becoming Italy's first region to approve a right-to-die law in the Roman Catholic country after the constitutional court effectively legalized the…

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Massive Italian anti-mafia operation

Around 180 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, indicating that it has remained a significant criminal force despite setbacks in recent decades. "Cosa…

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International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord

Judges at the International Criminal Court have officially asked Italy to explain why the country released a Libyan man suspected of torture, murder and rape rather than sending him to…

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US importers hoard prosecco amid Trump tariff uncertainty

During the first Trump administration, Italian wines were exempt from tariffs, and as of right now, no duties have been declared against European allies. However, to safeguard the market, Prosecco…

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King Charles and Queen Camilla to make state visit to Italy, meet Pope Francis

King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis, as the Catholic Church celebrates a special Jubilee year, which takes…

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Seven Italians Targeted by WhatsApp Spyware

Italy's government said on Wednesday that seven mobile phone users in the country had been targeted by spyware on Meta Platforms WhatsApp messaging service, and it called the incident "particularly…

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Rome to celebrate Caravaggio for Jubilee

Rome is to celebrate Caravaggio on the occasion of this year's Roman Catholic Jubilee Holy Year with the biggest ever show on the iconic artist at Palazzo Barberini from March…

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Italy Hit by Severe Weather, Orange Warning for Sicily and Sardinia

Italy is currently experiencing severe weather conditions due to the influence of two cyclones, leading to significant disruptions, particularly in the regions of Sicily and Sardinia. The Department of Civil…

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Series of earthquakes rattle south of Siena, Italy

On the evening of February 2, 2025, a series of earthquakes struck the area south of Siena, Italy, with the most significant tremor registering a magnitude of 3.1. This initial…

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Italy blocks Chinese AI app DeepSeek on data protection

Italy’s data protection authority said on Jan 30 it had blocked Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek over a lack of information on its use of personal data. DeepSeek could not…

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Missing Documents Deepen the Mystery of Emanuela Orlandi’s Case

A new mystery has surfaced in the decades-old case of Emanuela Orlandi. At the Central State Archive in Italy, a file titled "Ministry of the Interior – Central Directorate of…

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Saudi Arabia, Italy ink $10 billion cooperation and industrial deals

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Sunday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in AlUla, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. “The Crown Prince and the Prime Minister…

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