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French Economy Minister Roland Lescure has warned that modifying or suspending the 2023 pension reform could have a major financial impact, potentially costing hundreds of millions of euros in 2026 and billions by 2027. Speaking on France Inter on Wednesday,......
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two of her ministers are facing a complaint filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged complicity in genocide, due to Italy’s political and military support for Israel. During a television interview broadcast late Tuesday, Meloni revealed......
The Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) of Morocco and Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday in Rome to strengthen cooperation in key strategic sectors such as clean energy, infrastructure, water, health, agriculture, tourism, and urban......
Two people died on Wednesday morning in the crash of a military training aircraft in central Italy, about 100 kilometers southeast of Rome. According to the Italian Air Force, the plane, identified as a T-260B, went down during a training mission for reasons that remain unknown. Emergency teams rushed......
Italian customs police announced the dismantling of the country’s largest clandestine cigarette factory, hidden in a sophisticated underground bunker near Cassino, southeast of Rome. Authorities seized more than 150 tonnes of contraband cigarettes and uncovered a vast production site capable of......
Claudia Cardinale, one of the most iconic figures of Italian and international cinema, has died at the age of 87. Known for her elegance, charisma, and powerful screen presence, she starred in some of the most memorable films of the 20th century. Born in Tunis in 1938 to Sicilian parents, Cardinale......
A legal dispute has emerged between British art dealer John Brandler and Italian exhibition company Metamorfosi over three Banksy murals loaned three years ago. Brandler, based in Essex, insured the works for £15 million and is now seeking both the final loan payments and the return of the murals. The......
The northern Italian town of Pontida hosted on Sunday the annual gathering of the far-right League party, led by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Thousands of supporters, many wearing T-shirts bearing the image of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk—assassinated earlier this month—joined......
Italy has made history by becoming the first member of the European Union to adopt a comprehensive law regulating the use of artificial intelligence. The legislation, approved by parliament after a year of debate, introduces strict rules on how AI can be deployed across the country, with penalties including......
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and the Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) have joined forces in a renewed effort to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza. They aim to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians facing critical shortages of food and medical supplies. This civilian-led maritime initiative......
Denmark has made what officials are calling a “historic” decision by purchasing eight medium- and long-range air defense systems worth nearly €7.8 billion, choosing European suppliers over the traditional reliance on American technology. At the heart of this decision lies the selection......
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who passed away Thursday at the age of 91, will be buried on Monday afternoon in a private family ceremony in a northern Italian village, local authorities announced. The private funeral will take place at the small San Martino Church in the medieval village......
Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who redefined menswear with his unstructured suits and built a global fashion empire, has passed away at the age of 91. The Armani Group confirmed his death on Thursday, stating he passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. “It is with infinite......
