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Italy
Meloni’s Fourth Anniversary and the General at the Gate: Italy’s Right Confronts Its Own Shadow
On October 22, Giorgia Meloni marked four years since she was sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister. In…
Italian Court Convicts Three Egyptians Over Regeni Kidnapping, Acquits Fourth
ROME: An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials over their involvement in the 2016 kidnapping of Italian student…
Italian Senate Approves Meloni’s Electoral Reform Amid Opposition Resistance
ROME: Italy’s Senate has approved a controversial electoral reform backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s governing coalition, advancing a measure…
Emma Bonino, Italian Political and Human Rights Leader, Dies at 78
ROME: Emma Bonino, a prominent Italian politician and longtime human rights advocate who played a leading role in campaigns that…
Italy’s Far-Right Leader Vannacci Calls for Halt to EU Political Integration
CERNOBBIO: Italian far-right politician Roberto Vannacci has called for an end to the European Union’s drive toward deeper political integration,…
Italy’s RAI Removes Veteran Journalist, Sparking Political Storm
ROME: Italy’s state broadcaster RAI has removed veteran journalist Sigfrido Ranucci as presenter of its flagship investigative programme Report, triggering…
Italy’s Fragmented Space Sector Faces Pressure to Scale Up as Europe Rearms
ROME: Italy’s space industry is facing growing pressure to consolidate and expand as European governments increase spending on defence and…
Catania Airport Resumes Flights After Mount Etna Aviation Alert Downgraded
MILAN: Sicily’s Catania Airport has resumed flight operations after authorities downgraded the aviation alert level for Mount Etna from red…
Italian Scientists Prepare Revolutionary Solar Instrument for Total Eclipse Test
PADUA: Italian scientists are preparing to put a new solar observation instrument through a crucial test during the total solar…
Europe Heat Wave Puts Italy on Red Alert as Austria, Slovakia Set Temperature Records
ROME — A severe heat wave sweeping across Europe has placed all of Italy’s major cities under the highest heat…