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Macron tells Meloni not to interfere over Lyon killing of far-right activist Meloni and Macron hold bilateral talks. Image credit: Palazzo Chiggi meloni backs Macron on EU talks with Russia over peace for Ukraine

Meloni backs Macron on EU talks with Russia

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday aligned with French President Emmanuel Macron on the need for the EU talks with Russia directly if current U.S.-led peace efforts over the war in Ukraine fail to produce a lasting agreement.

Meloni says majority will pass new election law if opposition refuses to talk Meloni described not as Frodo but "butter man" by Matteo Renzi

Meloni signals majority will pass new election law if opposition blocks talks

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that her ruling coalition will press ahead with a new election law if opposition parties refuse to engage in constructive dialogue on the reform.

Unemployment lowest since records began in 2004. Graphic showing people queuing in front of clipboard saying Unemployent Benefits. The Citizens Income beenfit is being stopped for may in Italy

Meloni hails low unemployment rate

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level on record in November, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. Provisional data from national statistics agency Istat showed unemployment at 5.7%, down 0.1 percentage points on October.

Alberto Trentini who has been detained by Venezuelan authorities

Renewed hope for Trentini as Venezuela begins prisoner release

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There is fresh hope for the release of Italian aid worker Alberto Trentini and businessman Mario Burlò after Venezuela this week began freeing some political prisoners. The move follows the United States’ recent ousting of former leader Nicolás Maduro. This shift has prompted Caracas to signal a possible thaw in its handling of foreign detainees.

Quick Guide to Padua Image credit: Tripadvisor

A quick guide to Padua

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Padua (Padova) is one of northern Italy’s most historic cities and one of its most liveable. Located in the Veneto region, it sits just west of Venice and has been shaped by centuries of learning, religion and civic life. It is compact, walkable and ideal for a short cultural break or an overnight stop on […]

Airline and airport Airport strike May 11 2026. strikes during >January see a return to troubled travel across Italy in January. Image credit: Pxhere

Italy airport strikes to disrupt travel on 9 January

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Nation-wide airline and airport strikes on Thursday 9 January are expected to cause major disruption to travel across Italy.

Amalfi Coast road split by landslide

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s scenic Amalfi Coast was partially cut in two after a landslide blocked the main coastal road during an intense spell of heavy rain on Wednesday.

Funerals held for teens killed in Swiss bar fire

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy held funerals on Wednesday for the teenagers killed in the New Year’s Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The blaze killed 40 people and injured 119 at the ski resort. Six of the victims were Italian.

Foreign Secretary Tajani says US intervention in Venezuela is "legitimate"

US intervention in Venezuela “legitimate” says government

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

US intervention in Venezuela is legitimate, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday, arguing that Washington acted in response to security threats linked to organised crime.