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Was the G7 communiqué altered because Pope was in attendance? Image shows PM Giorgia Meloni greeting Pope Francis as he disembarks from helicopter.

G7 communiqué reportedly missing key references

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the final communiqué of the G7 summit, references to the protection of ‘gender identity and sexual orientation’ for the LGBT community, which were included in the previous G7 communiqué from Hiroshima, have reportedly been omitted. Furthermore, the lack of “abortion” in the final statement drew criticism from French President Macron.

11 MPs suspended after brawl in Parliament

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Eleven Members of Parliament (MPs) have been suspended, receiving penalties ranging from two to 15 days, following a brawl in Parliament on Wednesday.

G7 summit underway in Puglia

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The three-day 2024 G7 summit in Puglia gets under way on Thursday, with Premier Giorgia Meloni welcoming the international leaders to the resort of Borgo Egnazia.

Italian 100m relay team victorious at European Athletics Championships

Italy top European Athletics Championships table

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy concluded the 2024 European Athletics Championships in Rome with a historic performance, achieving their best-ever medal haul.

Open-air literature festival in Rome

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 2024 edition of Rome’s open-air literature festival will be held at Stadio Palatino. Rome’s free international literature festival returns to the open-air setting of the Palatine Hill. It runs over five evenings from 7th-16th July.

Elly Schlein asks opposition parties to present a united front

Schlein calls for opposition parties to be united

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein renewed her call for Italy’s opposition parties to unite in forming a credible alternative to Premier Giorgia Meloni’s ruling coalition. This appeal followed the PD’s strong performance in the European elections.

Reggio Calabria politicians under investigation in mafia probe

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Carabinieri police on Tuesday staged a major operation linked to an investigation into alleged ties between the ‘Ndrangheta mafia and the political world of Reggio Calabria, sources said.

Cirio who was reelected Piedmont Governor in the municipal elections

Municipal elections movers and shakers

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Municipal elections across Italy brought notable victories for the centre-left, with Cagliari and Bergamo securing wins in the first round. Similarly, Pescara re-elected its incumbent centre-right mayor with a sizeable majority and Cirio returned as Piedmont Governor.

The EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) will come into force in autumn 2024. Image shows Italian passport control sign at airport

How the new EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) works for non-Italians

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In autumn 2024, the EU will launch the Entry/Exit Scheme (EES), an automated IT border system designed to register non-EU nationals for short stays. This new system will replace the current practice of manually stamping passports at the border.