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helsinkitimes.fiItalian police dismantled an alleged Russian GRU espionage network in Rome that sought details on air defense systems sent to Ukraine. Authorities arrested two former Italian intelligence officials and expelled the Russian attaches, including Mikhail Astakov. Defense News reporte…
deadline.comItaly's industrial output declined more than forecast in May. The month-on-month reading came in at -0.3 percent versus an expected -0.2 percent.
washingtonpost.comAnan Khalaili will transfer from Union to Inter Milan for a reported 25 million euros. The move sets a new record for the highest transfer fee paid for an Israeli player. Khalaili will also receive a salary of about 2 million euros per season plus bonuses.
An Australian woman said she was driven away from a kiteboarding meet-up in Lo Stagnone, Sicily, then escaped after about 12 kilometers. Hours later, a security guard who offered her a ride allegedly demanded compensation and she fled again.
EuronewsItaly expelled two Russian military attaches on July 7 after arrests revealed spying on military aid to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cited serious interference with national security. The moves follow a 2024 espionage case involving a navy captain.
winnipegfreepress.comCalabria continues to employ more than 200 Cuban medical staff in its hospitals. The program has drawn visits from U.S. officials seeking alternatives.
winnipegfreepress.comThe mayor of Venice proposed a variable pricing system for the city's day-tripper access fee that would allow charges to reach as much as $59 on peak days. The plan aims to reduce overcrowding and generate revenue for maintenance.
abcnews.go.comThe Pope arrived in Lampedusa and urged comprehensive steps to support migrants. The visit focused on conditions at the Italian island that serves as an arrival point for sea crossings from North Africa.
uctoday.comMayor Simone Venturini seeks government approval for surge pricing on the city's day-tripper fee to manage overcrowding and maintenance costs. The plan would allow charges to reach 50 euros on peak days.
abcnews.go.comLava flowed from an eruptive vent on Mount Etna, illuminating the night sky over Sicily. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology recorded the activity at roughly 3,000 metres elevation.
The Culture Ministry purchased the 4th-century BC panels from the Torlonia family and placed them on view at the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia. The tomb opens to the public on July 1, 2026, alongside loaned artifacts from other institutions.
EuronewsBright orange lava flowed from a fissure high on Mount Etna after an eruption began Friday. Drone and ground footage captured the event on Europe's most visited active volcano.
channel4.comAn Italian member of the European Parliament reported that staff at an offshore migrant detention facility in Albania refused to provide data or allow access to cells during a visit by a Greens/EFA delegation. The MEP cited an official register showing six suicide attempts since…
abcnews.go.comItalian police arrested four suspects Tuesday in the October 2025 car bomb attack targeting investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci near Rome. Three were placed in pre-trial detention and one under house arrest. The probe is handled by Rome's anti-mafia prosecutor's office.
benzinga.comPreliminary figures showed Italy's consumer prices increased less than expected in June. The harmonised index gained 3.1 percent from a year earlier against a 3.2 percent forecast.
Thousands of scooter riders gathered in Rome on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Vespa. The event featured a parade through the city's historic center.
manilatimes.netThe Vespa scooter reached its 80th anniversary this week. The world's largest gathering of Vespa riders is taking place in Rome to mark the occasion.
Abc NewsMore than 10,000 Vespas circled the Colosseum and Roman Forum on Saturday to mark the scooter's 80th anniversary. Enthusiasts traveled from across Europe, the United States, Australia, and Asia for the event.
theiranproject.comItalian officials stated that U.S. forces did not use Italian military bases for strikes against Iran. The foreign and defense ministries issued formal denials after NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte made the claim earlier in the week.
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Rome authorised only technical and logistical support, not combat flights. The clarification followed remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Fox News.
The War ZoneBaykar and Leonardo completed the first live flight tests of their K-SWARM program last month. The trials paired a Baykar Kizilelma uncrewed combat air vehicle with a Leonardo M-346 fighter-trainer. The companies announced the results on June 22.
The pope visited the birthplace of Mother Frances Cabrini on Saturday and praised her work with migrants. He prayed at her tomb and led an evening prayer service during a day trip to northern Italy.
winnipegfreepress.comPope Leo XIV is making a day trip to northern Italy on Saturday to visit sites connected to St. Augustine and Mother Frances Cabrini. The visit marks the midpoint of his summer 2026 series of day trips across Italy.
ianvisits.co.ukRail Europe has added the Campania Express train service to its offerings for travel within Italy's Campania region. The new routes provide reserved seating and air-conditioned cars between Naples and several popular tourist sites.
The IndependentEmergency excavations at Castel di Guido revealed a large villa with preserved mosaics, painted walls, and a marble statue. The site lies 19 km west of Rome in the ancient region of Lorium.
Abc NewsRoberto Vannacci founded Futuro Nazionale after leaving the League in February. The new party held its founding assembly this weekend and claims more than 100,000 members.
scitechdaily.comUniversity of York researchers sequenced 80 ancient seeds from Cetamura del Chianti. The work shows a single white-berried grape variety persisted from Etruscan through Roman periods.
NewsweekThousands marched in Rome on Saturday in competing demonstrations over immigration policy while thousands more in Belfast protested recent anti-immigrant violence. The events followed the EU’s new Migration and Asylum Pact and came after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged in a…
jta.orgThe National Museum of Korea and the Uffizi Galleries signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday to expand cooperation in collection exchanges, exhibitions, and restoration. The signing occurred during a state visit to Italy that began Wednesday.
Breaking DefenseCompany officials said Leonardo aims to deliver 17 AW-249 units by 2028 while negotiating 14 more aircraft beyond the 19 already procured.
winnipegfreepress.comItalian authorities are examining pay practices at a $350 million U.S. consulate project in Milan. Five former workers reported receiving less than promised wages after deductions for housing and food.
The IndependentForeign workers building a new $350 million U.S. Consulate in Milan say they received as little as $1.80 an hour after being promised far higher wages. Italian authorities arrested two Caddell Construction managers and are investigating the Alabama firm for labor exploitation.
freepressjournal.inBanco BPM invited Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena to discuss a merger that would create Italy's second-largest banking group, valued at about 50 billion euros.
An American family relocated to Turin in August 2024 to complete an Italian citizenship application by descent. Months later, Italy altered its naturalization rules, leaving the family without qualification and facing an uncertain path forward.
Defense NewsA former Mussolini-era fuel depot near Parma hosts special forces from Israel, the U.S., and 15 other countries for underground warfare drills. The site reopened in 2020 after decades of disuse.
Italian police arrested two Pakistani suspects after surveillance footage showed men setting fire to a van containing five workers in Amendolara. One survivor escaped through the trunk with burns.
France 24Four fruit pickers were killed when two people set their van on fire at a petrol station in Amendolara, Calabria. The case has renewed attention on labour conditions for migrant workers in Italy.
upi.comVoters chose a republic over the monarchy by a margin of roughly 1.82 million votes. Official results were announced days later, and the royal family departed for exile.
EuronewsThe European Commission will issue country-specific recommendations on 3 June that call for Italy to adopt a clearer industrial strategy, reduce regional disparities, and shift its tax system away from labor. The draft document seen by Euronews criticizes fragmented incentives an…
slate.comItalian authorities banned two July concerts at the 103,000-seat RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia over public-order and security concerns. The decision followed requests from consumer group CODACONS and the Jewish community in Modena and Reggio Emilia.
Health authorities in Brazil and Italy are investigating suspected Ebola cases in travelers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern last month.
indiatoday.intoday.inA person showing symptoms consistent with Ebola was admitted to Santissima Trinità Hospital in Cagliari after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health authorities activated isolation protocols and arranged laboratory testing.
The GuardianItalian authorities cancelled two July concerts at the RCF Arena citing public order and safety risks. The decision followed formal objections from the local Jewish community and a consumer group.
hiphopdx.comThe prefect of Reggio Emilia prohibited two consecutive July concerts at the RCF Arena, citing public order and safety concerns tied to prior cancellations and expected large crowds.
hiphopdx.comItalian authorities have canceled two July concerts in Reggio Emilia that were scheduled to feature U.S. rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott. Officials cited security concerns as the reason for the decision.
info.gov.hkA network of 60 smart signage devices has been placed on five historic walking routes in Italy. The devices connect with the Italia.it app to deliver location-based content to users.
winnipegfreepress.comA 32-year-old Colombian woman was abducted near Rome's Termini Station, held for three days, and sexually assaulted before escaping. Five men have been arrested and eleven others received expulsion orders.
BloombergBank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta stated that Italy's finance industry has room for additional consolidation. The remarks covered both domestic and regional transactions.
Italian police seized more than 200 million euros in cash, gold, property and companies linked to the late Matteo Messina Denaro’s drug-trafficking network. Anti-mafia prosecutors said the action targets the Sicilian Mafia’s financial infrastructure.
uctoday.comCivita, a small Italian town, has introduced a program offering homes for one euro to attract new residents. The initiative responds to ongoing population loss in the community.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKeshet Italia was excluded from the June 14, 2025 Rome Pride event after declining to join a statement condemning Israeli actions in Gaza. The organization called the decision antisemitic.
mondoweiss.netItalian officials are weighing whether to turn down European Union funding for military spending unless the bloc eases restrictions tied to the energy crisis. The stance has created friction with the defence ministry.
foxnews.comItalian authorities announced the seizure of more than 200 million euros in property and financial holdings tied to the late Cosa Nostra leader Matteo Messina Denaro. The assets span eight countries and were traced to decades of drug trafficking.
citizen.co.zaItaly's top court upheld a five-star hotel's refusal to serve tap water to a guest who had requested it during a 2019 stay. The ruling rejected the guest's claim that access to tap water is a legal right.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHealth authorities in Italy have issued an alert after a man and a woman developed symptoms following travel from Uganda. The patients are being treated at a Milan hospital while diagnostic tests continue.
nypost.comThe candidate supported by Italy’s governing coalition won the mayoral election in Venice. The outcome marks a victory for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The Antichi Cammini d'Italia initiative will connect five historic pilgrimage paths that converge in Lazio and Rome. The project seeks to promote slow tourism, spread visitor flows, and extend the tourism season.
indianexpress.comPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with Italian officials in Rome to discuss expanding ties in multiple sectors. The talks placed Italy at the center of India's approach to European partnerships.
EuronewsPope Leo XIV traveled to Acerra on Saturday to meet families affected by decades of illegal toxic waste dumping. He addressed local leaders and thousands of residents about pollution, marginalization, and the need for solidarity.
indiatoday.intoday.inThe bodies of four Italian divers recovered from an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll were returned to Italy on Saturday. A Maldivian government spokesperson confirmed the repatriation.