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Libyan coastguard allegedly fired on rescue ship

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission on Tuesday said it had contacted Libyan authorities following claims that the Libyan coastguard opened fire on a migrant rescue vessel in the Mediterranean.

back to school with stricter rules. Image credit: Freepik

New school year in Italy brings stricter rules

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Nearly seven million students and one million teachers are preparing to return to school in Italy from early September. When they enter the school gates, they will be met with stricter rules on a number of items, including cell phone bans.

Bologna farm preserves seized in botulism crackdown. Image credit: Carabinieri NAS

Bologna farm preserves seized over botulism risk

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

NAS health police have seized 674 kilogrammes of preserves at risk of causing botulism from a farm near Bologna.

Italy faces extreme heat and torrential rain

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is bracing for another week of extreme weather, with searing heat followed by torrential rain, a leading forecaster has warned.

Deputy Permier Tajania and Deputy PM Salvini disagree over German elections. Now over the place of the EU. Salvini remarks about macron result in diplomatic spat

Tajani moves to calm Italy–France row over Salvini remarks

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has sought to defuse tensions with France after fellow Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini remarks sparked a diplomatic complaint from Paris.

Italian “Scamp Twins” become TikTok stars at 83

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two Italian twin sisters have become unlikely TikTok stars at the age of 83. Known as the Scamp Twins, they have amassed over 30,000 followers.

Detail of the gondola showing the 6 prongs and the 'doge's cap'

Tourists tip gondola in Venice while taking selfies

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A gondola capsized in Venice on Sunday morning, sending its gondolier and several tourists tumbling into the canal.

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Facebook shuts down Italian ‘Mia Moglie’ group

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Meta has shut down the Mia Moglie Facebook group where Italian men shared intimate photos of women without their consent, following widespread protests and media attention.