Italy investigates train disruptions amid winter Olympics opening weekend

Italian authorities have launched an investigation after a series of incidents disrupted rail traffic in central Italy during the opening weekend of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, raising concerns over possible acts of sabotage. The disturbances affected several railway lines near major transport hubs, including areas around Bologna,......

Italian police gain preemptive arrest powers before protests

The Italian government approved a sweeping security decree Thursday granting police authority to detain suspected troublemakers up to 12 hours before public demonstrations, a move civil liberties groups denounced as a constitutional rights violation. The cabinet acted one day before planned protests coinciding with the Milan-Cortina Winter......

Italian prosecutors investigate alleged civilian killings by suspected Sarajevo sniper

Italian judicial authorities have opened an investigation into allegations that an Italian national took part in sniper attacks against civilians during the siege of Sarajevo in the early 1990s, according to local media reports. Prosecutors in Milan have summoned an 80-year-old man for questioning as part of a broader inquiry into claims......

Italy foils suspected Russian cyberattacks targeting Milan-Cortina winter olympics

Italian authorities have announced that several cyberattacks believed to be linked to Russian actors were successfully neutralized ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, set to open in the coming days. According to Italy’s foreign minister, the attempted intrusions targeted a number of digital platforms, including websites......

Libya Energy & Economic Summit signals investor surge

Libya stands at the threshold of rapid energy expansion, fueled by surging investor confidence, fresh licensing rounds and bolstered international alliances. The 2026 Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) captured this shift vividly, with high-stakes roundtables featuring the United States, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. These sessions......

Italian car sales rise as France hits 15-year January low

Italy's new car registrations bucked the European trend in January 2026, climbing 6.2 percent year-on-year to around 142,000 vehicles, according to transport ministry data. This uptick offers relief after a 2.1 percent decline across 2025, when total sales settled at roughly 1.56 million units. Stellantis led the charge with an 11 percent......

Greenland PM warns US still seeks control despite Trump's retreat

President Donald Trump's escalating demands for U.S. control over Greenland, including his repeated refusal to rule out military force, ignited an unprecedented transatlantic clash that prompted European allies to deploy troops to the Arctic territory and issue joint statements upholding Danish sovereignty. Though Trump has since dropped......

Fashion spotlight on Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics draw near, teams and organizers have unveiled striking national uniforms and ceremonial outfits that blend cultural heritage with high fashion, fitting for a host in one of the world's style capitals. The opening ceremony, set for February 6 at Milan's San Siro stadium, embraces the theme......

Richard Duke Buchan III: A seasoned diplomat leading U.S. representation in Morocco

Richard Duke Buchan III currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kingdom of Morocco. With a career spanning finance, politics, and international diplomacy, he brings to Rabat a wealth of experience shaped by decades of global engagement and strategic leadership. A strong background in......

Crans-montana fire death toll rises to 41 after victim dies from injuries

The death toll from the devastating fire that struck the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana has risen to 41, following the death of a young victim who had been hospitalized since the tragedy. Authorities in the canton of Valais confirmed that an 18-year-old Swiss national succumbed to his injuries on January 31......

Controversial speed camera near Italian border: Ventimiglia found guilty of abusive procedure

An Italian court has ruled against the border municipality of Ventimiglia, finding it guilty of an abusive legal procedure linked to fines issued by a controversial speed camera installed near the town. For months, French and Italian motorists have been challenging traffic fines generated by the device located in Porra, just outside Ventimiglia.......

The world’s largest economies in 2026 by nominal GDP

Global economic power in 2026 remains highly concentrated, with a handful of countries accounting for a large share of worldwide output. According to international economic projections, total global gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach approximately 123.6 trillion dollars, reflecting steady but uneven growth across regions. The......

Italy: Fugitive member of 'Ndrangheta mafia arrested in Switzerland

Swiss authorities announced on Wednesday the arrest of a fugitive linked to the powerful Calabrian mafia, the 'Ndrangheta. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was apprehended on January 23 in Wetzikon, about 30 kilometers north of Zurich. The arrest was carried out based on an Italian arrest warrant issued by the Public......

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