17

Dec

Italian food historian cooks up carbonara controversy

By Francesca Piscioneri Food is a serious business in Italy, part of the national identity, as illustrated by a row that has broken out over how to make carbonara pasta…

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14

Dec

Albania’s top court suspends ratification of migrant pact with Italy, citing constitutional review

By Florion Goga TIRANA, (Reuters) - The Albanian parliament will have to suspend ratification of a migrant pact agreed with Italy after a top court on Wednesday endorsed an opposition…

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13

Dec

Italy upbeat on LatAm exports, Mercosur pact would do more

By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Italy's exports to Latin America's largest economies are expected to grow by about 5% in 2024 even as it pushes for…

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13

Dec

Italy opposes new EU fishing opportunities regulation

Italy voted against a new European agreement on fishing opportunities in the Atlantic, the North Sea, and in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, sources told ANSA. The agreement on…

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13

Dec

Italy could veto deal on EU stability pact rules – Meloni

ROME, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Italy could use its veto to prevent the adoption of the European Union's new fiscal rules if the outcome of negotiations among partners does not meet its…

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08

Dec

Some 40% of cars in Italy are over 15 years old

Around four out of 10 of the cars on Italy's roads are over 15 years old, according to a study released by motoring association ACI and the Caracciolo Foundation. The…

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08

Dec

Italians to spend on average 223 euro on Christmas presents

Italians plan to spend 223 euro on Christmas presents in 2023, 13% more than in 2022, according to the results of research by Confesercenti and Ipsos published this week.Net of…

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07

Dec

Meloni: Italy can improve trade with China after Belt and Road departure

Italy signed pact in 2019 expecting big boost to exports Hoped-for economic gains did not materialise Rome says still expects good relations with Beijing By Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante…

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06

Dec

UPDATED: Italy tells China it is leaving Belt and Road Initiative

ROME, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Italy has officially informed China that it is quitting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), dismissing fears the move might sour relations and damage the…

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06

Dec

Crime group distributing counterfeit euro coins dismantled in Italy

Europol supported the Italian Carabinieri in dismantling an organised crime group involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit euro coins. The European Commission’s European Technical and Scientific Centre also…

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04

Dec

Protect Mediterranean ports from EU environmental taxes – Salvini

New green taxes affecting Mediterranean ports damage maritime transport and European Union (EU) competitiveness, Deputy Premier and Transport and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday."The maritime transport sector is…

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04

Dec

Europol’s Operation OPSON breaks up a counterfeit olive oil ring

In the framework of Operation OPSON, Europol’s coordinated effort to combat food fraud and counterfeiting, Europol has supported a spin-off investigation into counterfeit olive oil. The operation was initiated by…

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04

Dec

Two arrested in Italy for spreading Islamist propaganda

ROME, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Two people have been arrested in Italy for spreading online terrorist propaganda linked to militant groups Palestine Islamic Jihad, Islamic State and al-Qaeda, police in…

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03

Dec

Italy sees a decrease in work-related deaths and accidents in 2023

In Italy, in the first 10 months of the year 868 reports of work-related deaths were submitted to workplace accident insurance agency INAIL, down 4.5% over the same period in…

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02

Dec

Italian ski resort of Cervinia reverts back to original name of Le Breuil

A small town in the Italian Alps has ditched its Mussolini-era name and reverted to its original one. Cervinia, a well-known ski resort in the Valle d’Aosta region, was for…

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01

Dec

Italy’s parliament approves crackdown on teenage migrants

ROME (Reuters) - Italian lawmakers approved a government decree that allows migrants aged 16 or 17 to be held in adult reception centres and gives police stronger powers to check…

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30

Nov

Italy Oct jobless rate rises to 7.8%, despite 27,000 jobs created

Nov 30 (Reuters) - Italy's unemployment rate rose to 7.8% in October from an upwardly revised 7.6% the month before, data showed on Thursday, even though some 27,000 jobs were…

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30

Nov

Alfa Romeo Tonale chosen as the Italian Police’s new “Pantera”

The new Alfa Romeo Tonale in Polizia di Stato livery has arrived on the roads of Italy. A “Pantera” (‘Panther’) with a sporty, eye-catching style, soon to be used by…

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29

Nov

Italy November business morale lowest since April 2021, but consumers perk up

ROME, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Morale amongst Italian businesses fell for a fourth month running in November to its lowest level since 2021 but consumer confidence picked up, data showed…

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28

Nov

Italy, Saudi and South Korea compete to host 2030 world fair

Italy, Saudi Arabia and South Korea are battling it out in Paris on Tuesday for the right to host the Expo 2030 world fair, a five-yearly event that attracts millions…

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26

Nov

Italy urges Libya, Tunisia to establish control room for immigrants’ voluntary return

The Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi stressed the need to take measures to implement and strengthen voluntary returns of illegal immigrants to their countries of origin with the help of…

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25

Nov

Italy needs to get tougher on debt, deficit -IMF’s Georgieva

ROME, (Reuters) - Italy should be taking tougher action to deal with its deficit and debt levels, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in an interview published…

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24

Nov

Venice to experiment with entry fee, visitor cap from April 2024

By Federico Maccioni MILAN, (Reuters) - Venice will start testing a daily admission fee and cap on visitor access to its famous canals from next April, in what the Italian…

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23

Nov

Italy’s parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women

By Angelo Amante Italian lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously backed a raft of measures to clamp down on violence against women after the killing of a university student, and the arrest…

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22

Nov

Italy’s privacy regulator looks into online data gathering to train AI

Italy's data protection authority has kicked-off a fact-finding investigation into the practice of gathering large amounts of personal data online for use in training artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, the regulator…

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21

Nov

Italy reach Euro 2024 after tense 0-0 draw with Ukraine

Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after drawing 0-0 against Ukraine in their final Group C qualifier on Monday although the Ukrainians can still secure a spot through the playoffs. European champions Italy finished second, level…

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20

Nov

Germany, France and Italy reach agreement on future AI regulation

No sanctions should be imposed, joint paper says Commitments would involve large and small providers Paper suggests "mandatory self-regulation through codes of conduct" By Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) - France,…

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20

Nov

Bolzano tops quality of life survey in Italy, Crotone, Messina, and Caltanissetta last

The northern province of Bolzano near the Austrian border topped the latest and 25th quality of life survey from newspaper ItaliaOggi and Ital Communications, in collaboration with Rome's La Sapienza…

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18

Nov

Over 5.674 million people in absolute poverty in Italy  – Caritas

Poverty has become deeply embedded in Italy, Catholic Charity said in its annual report on poverty and social exclusion here. "Almost thirty years since the report was first published, the…

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18

Nov

Italy’s parliament approves ban on lab-grown food amid tensions

By Angelo Amante Italy's lower house of parliament this week gave final approval for a law banning the use of laboratory-produced food and animal feed as angry farmers confronted a…

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18

Nov

Italy PM says deal with Albania on migrants could serve as blueprint

A deal reached this month by Italy with Albania to build centres for migrants coming ashore by sea could serve as a blueprint for other EU countries, Italian Prime Minister…

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18

Nov

Moody’s lifts Italy’s debt outlook to stable in boost for Meloni govt

(Reuters) - Moody's on Friday left Italy's sovereign debt rating at Baa3, one notch above junk, but upgraded the outlook to stable from negative, in an unexpected boost for Prime…

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17

Nov

Italy call late backup for feverish Vicario, injured Bastoni replaced

Defending champions Italy called up keeper Marco Carnesecchi as a precaution after Guglielmo Vicario experienced fever symptoms ahead of Friday's Euro 2024 qualifier against North Macedonia, the federation said. Vicario,…

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17

Nov

Italians face disruption as workers strike over government budget

ROME, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Italians faced disruption on Friday as transport workers and other public sector employees from two of the country's largest unions went on strike in protest…

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17

Nov

Italy’s cabinet backs crack down on women pickpockets

By Angelo Amante Italy's rightist government on Thursday backed a raft of measures to improve public security including potentially tougher penalties for women offenders who are pregnant or have very…

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16

Nov

Italian antitrust agency investigates Sicily and Sardinia air fares

MILAN, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust agency has launched an investigation into the pricing of flights on routes to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, it said on Thursday.…

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16

Nov

Italy arrests six in crackdown on fentanyl smuggling from China to U.S.

By Emilio Parodi Italian police have arrested six people in a crackdown on a network that allegedly played go-between for fentanyl trafficking from China to the United States, Guardia di…

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16

Nov

Italy working to cut cost of mega Sicily bridge project

Italy's government is seeking ways to cut the expected cost for taxpayers of a giant bridge designed to connect Sicily with the mainland, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said. The government…

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16

Nov

Italy’s Friday’s transport strike reduced to 4 hours

CGIL trade union general secretary Maurizio Landini said he and UIL general secretary Pierpaolo Bombardieri had decided to reduce a transport strike which is part of a 24-hour general strike…

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16

Nov

Italy-Albania migrants deal does not breach EU law, Brussels says

A deal allowing Italy to build reception camps in Albania for thousands of migrants arriving by sea does not breach EU law which is not applicable, the bloc's top migration…

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11

Nov

Italian economy likely to slow in next few months – ISTAT

ROME, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The Italian economy is likely to slow further in the next few months after stagnating in the third quarter, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on…

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10

Nov

Senate approves creation of Emanuela Orlandi and Mirella Gregori commission of inquiry

The Italian Senate gave final approval to a bill setting up a joint parliamentary commission of inquiry into the disappearance of Vatican teenagers Emanuela Orlandi and Mirella Gregori in 1983.The…

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08

Nov

Albania to host no more than 3,000 migrants under deal with Italy

ROME, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Albania will hold no more than 3,000 migrants at any one time under a deal announced this week allowing Italy to build two migrant reception…

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08

Nov

Italy’s migrant deal with Albania faces rights hurdles and red tape

By Angelo Amante and Alvise Armellini Italy's government is hailing as "historic" a plan to send seaborne migrants to Albania, but experts and opposition politicians warn that it could face…

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07

Nov

Italy PM hails migrants deal with Albania as possible model for EU

Italy's plan to build reception centres in Albania for migrants arriving by sea could be a blueprint for deals between the European Union and non-member countries, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…

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06

Nov

Weather damage in Tuscany in Italy estimated to rises to half a billion euro

Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani revised upward to half a billion euro the estimate of damage caused by extreme bad weather and flooding in the region last Thursday. "The initial quantification…

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04

Nov

Italy’s government wants to cut restaurant bills for large families

By Giuseppe Fonte and Angelo Amante ROME, (Reuters) - The Italian government plans talks with restaurant owners to control prices and help large families to eat out, a government document…

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04

Nov

Italy’s Meloni vows ban on technocrat government in proposed reform

By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, (Reuters) - Italy's cabinet proposed a ban on technocrat-led governments as part of a constitutional reform to directly elect the head of government,…

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04

Nov

Six killed as ‘unprecedented’ downpours swamp Italy’s Tuscany

By Yara Nardi CAMPI BISENZIO, Italy, (Reuters) - Six people died and two were missing after rivers burst their banks following torrential overnight rain in the central Italian region of…

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03

Nov

Italy weighs ban on technocrat-led government in proposed constitution reform

Italy's cabinet was set to propose on Friday a ban on technocrat-led governments, a draft law bill seen by Reuters showed, as part of a constitutional reform to introduce the direct…

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03

Nov

WATCH: Five killed as floods hit Italy’s Tuscany region

Five people have been killed after rivers overflowed following torrential rain in the central Italian region of Tuscany, local authorities said on Friday, as Storm Ciaran continued to lash western…

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01

Nov

Photo Story: Flooding in Milan as Seveso river overflows

People push a police vehicle along a flooded street after a storm caused the overflowing of the Seveso river, in Milan, Italy.  The city of Milan is on alert after…

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29

Oct

Earthquakes beset Italian town as supervolcano rumbles

By Yesim Dikmen, Antonio Denti and Philip Pullella POZZUOLI, Italy  (Reuters) - The talk in shops and coffee bars in Pozzuoli, a port town outside Naples, is not about soccer…

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29

Oct

Italy to raise taxes for flat owners doing multiple short-term rentals

Italy's government plans to hike taxes on short-term rentals by people letting out more than one flat, a draft of the 2024 budget seen by Reuters showed. The move comes…

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28

Oct

Over 2 million Italian families in absolute poverty

Istat said that just over 2.18 million households in Italy were in absolute poverty in 2022. The national statistics agency said this represented 8.3% of the total number of families,…

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27

Oct

Italy lawmakers move to raise electromagnetic limits in boost for telcos

ROME, Oct 27 (Reuters) - An Italian parliamentary committee approved on Friday an amendment to a bill to raise limits on electromagnetic fields, which mobile telecommunication operators complain are too…

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27

Oct

Births in Italy heading for new record low in 2023

Births in Italy are heading for a new record low this year, according to preliminary data that points to a deepening of the country's long-standing demographic crisis. Between January and…

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