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Italy’s data protection authority has imposed a €180,000 fine on Emirates airline over the alleged improper handling of passengers’ health-related data, marking another enforcement action in Europe’s tightening privacy regulatory environment. According to the Italian regulator,......
Italy has granted conditional approval to a strategic partnership between Italian defense and aerospace group Leonardo and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar, paving the way for a new chapter in Europe's rapidly evolving unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. The joint venture, structured as an equal......
The journey of Pope Leon XIV in Spain faced an unexpected setback on Friday in the Canary Islands. As the pontiff was preparing to return to Rome after a several-day visit to the country, a technical problem detected on his plane forced authorities to temporarily suspend the takeoff.The incident occurred......
Italian financial police have dismantled three illegal television streaming hubs in Crotone, in the southern Calabria region, as part of a broader crackdown on digital piracy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Authorities announced on Friday that four individuals had been reported to prosecutors, while......
Thousands of residents in western Austria blocked a major European transport route on Saturday, the Brenner Motorway, in protest against increasing traffic congestion caused by heavy truck and tourist flows. The motorway, which crosses the Alps and links Germany with Italy, is considered one of the......
A legal dispute in Italy has drawn attention to hospitality practices after a guest challenged an Italian luxury hotel for refusing to provide free tap water during her stay. The case ultimately reached the country’s highest court, which ruled in favor of the establishment. The incident occurred......
Britain’s Princess of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, is set to visit northern Italy next week to explore an innovative educational model rooted in the post–World War II era. The trip will take place in Reggio Emilia on May 13–14 and marks her first official overseas engagement......
Wildfires are burning across multiple continents well ahead of the traditional summer peak, as prolonged drought and rising temperatures fuel an unusually early and aggressive fire season in both the United States and Europe. In Arizona, the Hazen Fire west of Phoenix near Buckeye had burned through......
A United Airlines Boeing 767 clipped a lamppost and a delivery truck on a New Jersey highway while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, in an incident that prompted an immediate federal investigation and drew renewed attention to safety conditions at one of the United......
Authorities in Tuscany have evacuated approximately 3,500 residents as a fast-moving wildfire continues to spread across wooded areas in central Italy. The fire has been burning for more than 24 hours, forcing emergency services into large-scale action. Local officials confirmed that the evacuation......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Rome and the Vatican this week in what observers describe as an attempt to ease diplomatic tensions between Washington and the Holy See. According to an Italian government source, Rubio’s visit will include meetings with senior Vatican officials,......
Italy should reconsider its long-standing opposition to nuclear energy in order to strengthen its energy security and improve economic stability, according to the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Italy currently has no active nuclear power plants and depends heavily on energy imports,......
Global leaders and senior officials are set to convene in Antalya for a major international gathering focused on diplomacy and global cooperation. The upcoming Antalya Diplomacy Forum will take place from April 17 to 19, bringing together representatives from across the world. Held under the auspices......
