Italy’s ruling coalition pushes ahead with election reform after parliamentary defeat

Italy’s governing coalition has reaffirmed its commitment to reforming the country’s electoral system despite suffering a narrow parliamentary setback over a key proposal linked to the changes. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing alliance said it would continue working on the reform package after a secret parliamentary......

Italy’s Genoa bridge collapse trial reaches decisive stage as first verdict approaches

Nearly eight years after the catastrophic collapse of Genoa's Morandi Bridge, one of Italy's deadliest infrastructure disasters, a court is preparing to deliver its first verdict in a landmark criminal trial that has become a symbol of the country's debate over infrastructure safety and corporate accountability. Judges are scheduled......

Italian court rejects INWIT request to halt Telecom Italia contract withdrawal

Italy's largest telecom tower operator, INWIT, has suffered an early legal setback after an Italian judge rejected its request to temporarily suspend Telecom Italia’s withdrawal from a long-standing tower lease agreement. The ruling marks a significant development in a broader contractual dispute involving some of Italy’s......

Giorgia Meloni pushes electoral reform ahead of Italy’s 2027 parliamentary elections

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking parliamentary approval for a major electoral reform that her government says would strengthen political stability ahead of the country's 2027 general elections. The proposal, due to be presented to the Chamber of Deputies this week, has already sparked political debate, with supporters......

Michelangelo’s restored lion heads revive the Renaissance grandeur of Rome’s Palazzo Farnese

A landmark restoration project has returned one of Rome’s most remarkable Renaissance façades to its former brilliance, revealing hundreds of intricately carved lion heads that have watched over Palazzo Farnese for centuries. Following five years of conservation work, specialists have completed the restoration of the building’s......

Multiple wildfires erupt across Sicily as firefighting aircraft battle blazes near Palermo

Multiple wildfires have broken out across the Italian island of Sicily, prompting an extensive emergency response involving aerial firefighting aircraft, helicopters and ground crews as authorities work to contain the fast-moving blazes near Palermo. The fires have affected several municipalities in the metropolitan area, underscoring the......

Italy: Moroccan Woman Seriously Injured in Stabbing Attack

A 23-year-old Moroccan woman was the victim of a violent stabbing attack at a metro station in Milan, Italy. The incident, widely reported by several Italian media outlets, has sparked significant public outrage and reignited debates about safety in public transport. According to initial reports, the victim, who is legally residing in Italy,......

Italy expels two Russian diplomats over alleged espionage activities

Italy has ordered the expulsion of two Russian military attachés from the Russian Embassy in Rome following an investigation into alleged espionage activities, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Thursday. The decision comes after Italian authorities arrested two individuals earlier this week on accusations of sharing classified......

Italy expels two Russian intelligence officers over alleged espionage activities

Italy has expelled two Russian military attachés accused of carrying out intelligence activities under diplomatic cover, marking a new escalation in tensions between Rome and Moscow over alleged foreign interference. The decision was announced by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who said the government had ordered the departure......

EU court rejects Ryanair challenge to Italy's COVID-19 airline support scheme

The European Union's General Court has dismissed appeals filed by Ryanair against Italy's COVID-19 financial support programme for airlines, ruling that the emergency state aid scheme complied with European Union law. The decision confirms the legality of subsidies granted by the Italian government to airlines affected by the severe......

Meloni’s party proposes faster deportation rules for convicted foreign offenders in Italy

Italy’s ruling right-wing party has introduced a draft law aimed at accelerating the removal of convicted foreign nationals and expanding the possibility of revoking Italian citizenship from certain foreign-born offenders. The proposal, presented by lawmakers from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party, would......

UniCredit secures 17.6% stake in Commerzbank following takeover bid

UniCredit has secured a 17.6% ownership stake in Commerzbank, according to newly released data, marking the latest step in the Italian lender's strategic investment in its German rival following a closely watched takeover attempt. The development comes after UniCredit pursued a months-long effort to increase its presence in Commerzbank,......

Italy tourism set for record summer as northern regions drive visitor surge

Italy is on course for one of its strongest summer tourism seasons in recent years, with accommodation bookings rising sharply as international travellers increasingly favour the country for their holidays. Strong demand is particularly benefiting northern destinations and Italy's renowned lake districts, while visitor preferences continue......

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