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Tag: Middle East conflict

Minister of defence, Guido Crossetto, says Starlink system talks are suspended. Crosetto blasts Israel for firing on UNIFIL convoy

IDF fires shots at UNIFIL Convoy

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on IDF fires shots at UNIFIL Convoy

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto issued an urgent protest to Israel yesterday and called on the United Nations to intervene after an Italian military vehicle was struck by Israeli warning shots in southern Lebanon. Foreign Minister Tajani summoned the Israeli ambassador to Rome.

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Meloni briefing 9-4-2026

Meloni briefing: we will govern the full 5 years

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni briefing: we will govern the full 5 years

Italy’s prime minister used a Lower House briefing on Thursday to reassert her authority after a bruising referendum defeat, rule out any further cabinet reshuffles, and set out her government’s agenda for its final year.

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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, visiting Saudi Arabia, met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It is part of her 2-day Gulf Tour. Image credit: Palazzo Chiggi

Meloni makes diplomatic Gulf Tour

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni makes diplomatic Gulf Tour

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has embarked on an unannounced diplomatic tour of the Gulf, meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Friday before heading to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. This makes her the first leader from an EU or NATO country to visit the region since the current Middle […]

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Iranian drone attack destroys Italian aircraft in Kuwait. Image shows Rear view of the Iranian Shahed 149 Gaza UCAV By Student News Agency, Attribution, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=135410556

Italy will not be intimidated after drone attack in Kuwait

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy will not be intimidated after drone attack in Kuwait

Italy will not be intimidated by recent attacks on its military personnel in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said after a drone strike destroyed an Italian aircraft at an airbase in Kuwait.

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Finance police track fuel price hikes in Italy.

Fuel price checks increase amid Middle East crisis

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Fuel price checks increase amid Middle East crisis

Financial police intensify inspections across the supply chain as war-driven energy costs raise concerns about speculation. Italy has strengthened inspections across its fuel distribution network as energy prices surge following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, authorities said on Friday.

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Binge drinking poses a health issue for Italy

Binge drinking: 4.5 million Italians indulge

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026Deborah Cater
electric scooters require insurance and a targhino Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters

Insurance required for electric scooters from May

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Deborah Cater
What's behind the tradition of the pesce d'aprile? Image shows someone sticking a colourful paper fish to the back of another.

Pesce d’Aprile: How Italy does April Fool’s Day

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
The Italian populat5ion remains stable only due to immigration. Births in 2025 were almost half the number of deaths.

Italy’s birthrate continues to fall while population remains stable

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah Cater
Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Deborah Cater
Piazza del Popolo, Ascoli Piceno. Image credit: Shutterstock

A quick guide to Ascoli Piceno

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Deborah Cater

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