Meloni and Frederiksen warn against uncontrolled migration to Europe

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have renewed calls for tougher European migration policies, warning against what they described as uncontrolled migration and advocating the creation of return centers outside the European Union. In a joint statement, the two leaders argued that irregular migration......

Spain checks 199 Italy arrivals as border controls deepen migration dispute

Spain has carried out checks on nearly 200 passengers arriving from Italy, marking the first implementation of newly reinstated border controls between the two European Union members amid a growing dispute over irregular migration. The Spanish Interior Ministry said 199 travellers on 12 flights from Italy were checked on Saturday at the country’s......

Azimut Holding Strengthens Global Growth with Focus on Morocco and Emerging Markets

Azimut Holding continues to reinforce its international expansion strategy, with Morocco playing an increasingly important role in supporting the Italian asset manager’s global growth. The company has reported strong financial performance in 2026, reflecting sustained investor confidence and the benefits of its diversified presence......

Spain warns Italy of retaliatory action over extended Schengen border controls

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Spain and Italy after Madrid warned it could introduce retaliatory measures if Rome maintains temporary border controls affecting Spanish citizens under the Schengen free movement framework. The warning follows Italy's decision to suspend aspects of the Schengen agreement in response to the recent......

Family of Moroccan national who died in Italy appeals for repatriation of his body

The family of Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan national who died in the Italian city of Bologna in July, is urging authorities to facilitate the return of his body to Morocco as legal proceedings continue to delay the repatriation process. Relatives returned to Casablanca on Thursday after traveling to Italy to follow developments......

Sicily's Favignana hopes The Odyssey film success will boost tourism without overtourism

The Sicilian island of Favignana is preparing for a rise in visitor numbers following the international success of Christopher Nolan's epic film The Odyssey, with local authorities hoping to capitalize on the global spotlight while avoiding the pitfalls of overtourism. Located off the western coast of Sicily, the Mediterranean island......

Italy's industrial output contracts sharply, raising concerns over manufacturing outlook

Italy's manufacturing sector suffered an unexpected setback in June, with official data revealing a sharper-than-anticipated decline in industrial production and raising fresh questions about the strength of the country's economic recovery. Figures released by Italy's national statistics institute, ISTAT, showed industrial output......

Italy to maximize EU fiscal flexibility for energy investment while limiting defense spending

Italy will take full advantage of the European Union's fiscal flexibility to finance energy-related initiatives, while opting not to fully use the available budget space for higher defense expenditure, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti announced on Wednesday. Speaking in Rome, Giorgetti said the government intends to request the maximum......

Tragic End to Search for Italian Minister's Husband After Body Found in Lake Vico

The search for Luigi Cavallari, the husband of Italy’s Minister for Family, Birth Rate and Equal Opportunities, Eugenia Roccella, has come to a tragic conclusion after rescue teams recovered a body from Lake Vico, north of Rome. The discovery was made more than a month after Cavallari disappeared while boating on the lake. According......

Italy records a historic decline in migrant arrivals

Italy has recorded a significant decline in the number of irregular migrants arriving by sea since the beginning of the year, according to figures released by the Italian Interior Ministry. The number of arrivals has dropped by around 55% compared with the same period last year, marking one of the sharpest decreases in recent years. Italian......

Italy’s CDP targets further defence acquisitions after T-Defence investment

Italy’s state-backed investment group Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is preparing further expansion in the defence sector after securing a majority stake in technology and security company T-Defence, according to sources familiar with the strategy. The move reflects Rome’s broader effort to strengthen domestic defence capabilities......

Italy proposes offshore migrant return centers as Europe debates tougher migration policies

Italy is preparing to present a new proposal to the European Union aimed at strengthening the bloc’s response to irregular migration, reflecting growing political pressure to improve border management and accelerate migrant return procedures. The initiative is expected to be discussed during an upcoming meeting of the Council of the......

Italy issues red heat alerts for nearly all major cities as new heatwave intensifies

Italy is preparing for another episode of extreme summer weather as health authorities place almost every major city in the country under the highest heat alert level for Monday, warning residents and visitors of potentially dangerous conditions. According to the latest bulletin from the Italian Ministry of Health, nearly all of the country's......

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