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“Unacceptable” attacks on UNIFIL

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy formally lodged a complaint with Israel after attacks on the UNIFIL headquarters in Lebanon and two Italian bases. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto summoned the Israeli ambassador in response.

Trucking sector heading for a collision with Salvini. Credit: Rab Lawrence, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Italian trucking sector demands clarity from Salvini over diesel excise

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s trucking sector has officially entered what is being called a “hot autumn,” with mounting tensions between the industry and the government.

Antonio Tajani whose party has introduced a new citizenship bill. Photo by Roberto Monaldo / LaPresse

New citizenship bill introduced by FI

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ruling centre-right party Forza Italia (FI) introduced a citizenship bill on Saturday to reduce the time migrant children need to obtain Italian citizenship to 10 years.

women attend pro-Palestinian march in Rome 5 Oct 2024 Credit: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Pro-Palestine march takes place despite ban

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

About 5,000 people attended a banned pro-Palestinian march in Rome on Saturday. With heightened security, 1,600 people were checked, and 19 were taken to police stations for possible orders to leave the capital.

The Culture Minister with influencer Boccia. The minister admits to an affair with her. Image: Instagram of Boccia

Sangiuliano clarifies his complaint against former lover

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prosecutors questioned former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano for four hours on Monday. They are investigating his complaint against his former lover and ex-consultant, Maria Rosaria Boccia, according to judicial sources.

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Mattarella says climate change action inadequate

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian President Sergio Mattarella said on Saturday that the environment and climate change had been inadequately addressed for too long. Speaking at a UN seminar on climate change in Bonn during his State visit to Germany, Mattarella criticised past efforts.