Italy
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…
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…
Easter Treats Get Pricier in Italy as Chocolate Eggs See Sharp Increases
Traditional Easter products in Italy are becoming noticeably more expensive this year, with chocolate eggs recording significant price increases while the classic…
Meloni’s Political Image Dented
Italian voters emphatically rejected a flagship judicial reform championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, dealing a blow to her right-wing coalition ahead…
Poste Italiane Launches €10.8 Billion Takeover Bid for TIM
State-controlled postal and financial services giant Poste Italiane announced on Sunday a €10.8 billion cash and share bid to take over Italian…
Italy Says Iranian Missiles Unlikely to Reach Sicily, Bases Safe
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said there is no immediate threat of Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases in Italy, offering reassurance…
Italy weighs options as damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts in the Mediterranean
Italian authorities are weighing how to deal with a Russian liquefied natural gas tanker left adrift in the Mediterranean after what Moscow…
Italy weighs fuel-tax cuts as firms warn of energy price surge from Middle East war
Italy is considering cutting fuel excise duties using higher-than-expected value-added tax revenues triggered by rising pump prices, the prime minister said, as…
Rome boosts air defence to maximum amid Iran crisis as Meloni rules out any current US request for base use
Italy has raised its air-defence protection to the highest level as tensions escalate across the Middle East, while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…
Italy’s ruling parties strike deal on electoral law overhaul
Italy's ruling parties have agreed on a sweeping overhaul of the electoral law, two sources said, a move opposition parties say is…
Storm Fronts Lash Italy, Spain and Portugal With Snow, Floods and High Winds
Severe weather conditions are continuing to affect several parts of southern Europe, triggering transport disruption, infrastructure damage and safety warnings as authorities…
Train and airport strikes in Italy to disrupt thousands of travellers this month
Travellers to Italy should prepare for disruption to flights and rail services this month. Nationwide strikes will hit air transport on 16…