Italy: Government Extends Tax Relief on Diesel Until September 5

In response to rising energy costs, the Italian government has decided to temporarily maintain its tax reduction scheme on diesel. The measure, extended until September 5, aims to mitigate the impact of rising oil prices on households and sectors heavily reliant on fuel. Adopted on Wednesday in the Council of Ministers, this new extension......

Abderrahim Fakir Case: Initial Cardiac Exams Rule Out Pre-existing Conditions

The forensic investigation into the death of Abderrahim Fakir continues in Italy with new elements that could help clarify the circumstances of the tragedy. The initial examinations conducted on the heart of the 42-year-old Moroccan, who died on July 19 in Bologna during his arrest, found no pre-existing cardiac abnormalities, according to......

FIFA: The Italian Federation Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino Ahead of 2027 Election

The pressure is mounting around Gianni Infantino. Just months before the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027, the Italian federation has decided to withdraw its support for the Italian-Swiss leader. This new defection strengthens the opposition faced by the president of the global governing body. Italy Officially Withdraws......

Eni accelerates fusion energy strategy with ambition for commercial power in Europe before 2040

Italian energy company Eni is strengthening its long-term commitment to nuclear fusion, betting that the technology could eventually become a major source of low-carbon electricity and play an important role in Europe’s future energy system. The company is particularly interested in moving fusion from an experimental technology toward......

Italian defense company plans to test air defense technology in Ukraine

Italian defense group Leonardo has reportedly established a Ukrainian subsidiary and is considering using the country as a potential testing ground for components of its next-generation air defense technology. According to Milano Finanza, Leonardo has registered a company called Leonardo Ukraine, which is wholly owned through Leonardo International,......

Ronaldinho returns to football at 46 with a shot at his 300th career goal

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has returned to the spotlight at the age of 46 after joining Italian third-tier club Ravenna, marking an unexpected new chapter in the career of one of the sport’s most celebrated players. The former Brazil international arrived in Italy to a warm reception from supporters before being officially......

Italy: 15 Algerians Arrested After Boat Arrival Near Cagliari

Fourteen Algerian nationals in an irregular situation and one man presented as the presumed smuggler were arrested on Monday in Sardinia, following the arrival of a boat near Cagliari. The operation comes after an accident occurred near a very popular beach, during which a young tourist was seriously injured. A Sea Arrival That Turns into......

Italy Defends Border Controls As Migration Dispute With Spain Intensifies

Italy and Spain are facing growing tensions over temporary border controls introduced amid concerns about irregular migration and possible new attempts to reach Ceuta. Italian authorities have defended the measures, while Spanish officials have responded with similar checks on travelers arriving from Italy. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio......

Italy: Explosion hits ammunition factory near Rome, no injuries reported

A powerful explosion struck an ammunition manufacturing facility in Colleferro, southeast of Rome, on Thursday, triggering a major fire but causing no reported injuries, according to the site’s operator, KNDS. The incident occurred at a facility located roughly 40 kilometers from the Italian capital and prompted an emergency response......

Four Antonello da Messina artworks stolen from museum in Sicily

Four artworks described by Italy’s Ministry of Culture as being of exceptional value have been stolen from a museum in Messina, the Sicilian city where Renaissance master Antonello da Messina was born. The theft took place on Saturday evening and targeted works by one of the most important painters of the Italian Renaissance. Italian......

Catania airport resumes flights as Mount Etna aviation alert is downgraded

Flights have resumed at Catania airport in Sicily after authorities lowered the aviation alert level linked to renewed activity from Mount Etna, allowing the busy southern Italian airport to reopen following days of disruption. The airport confirmed on Saturday that operations were restarting after the volcanic aviation warning was reduced......

Italy records record electricity demand in July amid intense heat

Italy recorded its highest-ever electricity demand for the month of July, as an intense heatwave pushed up the use of air conditioning and other cooling systems across the country. According to data from the Italian electricity grid operator, electricity consumption reached approximately 32.5 terawatt-hours in July 2026, representing an 8.3%......

Meloni government faces growing discontent among young Italian voters

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her right-wing coalition are reportedly facing declining support among younger voters, a trend that could become politically significant ahead of the 2027 general election. According to polling data cited by UTRed, support for Meloni’s coalition has fallen below 30% among voters under......

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