Italy
Dignitaries and Performances at Milano Cortina 2026
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off with an elaborate opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium, featuring performances by Mariah Carey…
Italian police to get new arrest powers
Italian police will be able to detain suspected troublemakers temporarily before street rallies to prevent them from spreading unrest under a new…
Italian Government Responds to Violent Turin Protests
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened senior cabinet members and police chiefs on Monday to address security concerns after violent protests in Turin…
Italian unemployment reaches new record low of 5.6% – Istat
Italy’s unemployment rate fell to 5.6% in December, marking the lowest level recorded since the start of comparable data in 2004, according…
Italy declares state of emergency after storms in southern regions
Italy's government on Monday declared a state of emergency for southern regions battered by a violent storm last week, pledging swift financial…
Unprecedented 16.66-Metre Wave Recorded in Sicily Channel During Cyclone Harry
Cyclone Harry has marked a clear turning point in the history of meteorology and oceanography, not only for Italy but also at…
Italy Delays New Security Law as Disputes Focus on Knives and Youth Crime
Italy’s government is taking more time to finalise a new national security decree, as internal disagreements persist over how tough the measures…
Severe Storms Continue to Batter Southern Italy, With Sicily Under Sustained Pressure
Southern Italy is continuing to be battered by a powerful winter storm system, with Sicily facing the most severe and prolonged impact.…
UPDATED: Hundreds Evacuated, Schools Closed Across Sicily as Civil Protection Activates Crisis Measures
Sicily’s regional Civil Protection authority has urged mayors to issue evacuation orders across several high-risk areas, leading to the displacement of around…
UPDATED: Storm Harry to Bring Heavy Rain and High Winds Across Mediterranean
A deep low-pressure system moving through the Mediterranean is expected to bring severe weather to large parts of southern Europe early this…
Rome Slows Traffic in Historic Centre as 30 km/h Limit Takes Effect
Rome is easing off the accelerator. From now on, vehicles travelling through the historic centre will not be allowed to exceed 30…
Italy to hold referendum on judicial reform on March 22-23
Italy will hold a referendum on March 22-23 over a contentious reform of the justice system, sources close to the matter said,…