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Almasri probe into Meloni, Nordio and Piantedosi

Nordio denies lying over release of Libyan general

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio on Thursday rejected claims he misled the public about the release of Libyan General Osama Almasri earlier this year. He insists official documents disprove recent media reports.

Pier Silvio Berlusconi Hints at Political Future

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pier Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday refused to rule out a future in politics, marking a shift from past denials. The MediaForEurope CEO and son of late ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi said he had no immediate plans to enter politics but left the door open.

Saviano tells Salvini ‘Shame on You’ at Defamation Trial

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano told Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini “shame on you” in court on Wednesday during a defamation trial in Rome. The case centres on comments Saviano made in 2018, when Salvini was interior minister and blocking migrant rescue ships.

NATO commitments won’t come at expense of Italian citizens

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said Italy remains firmly committed to NATO but will ensure that defence spending increases do not affect domestic priorities. Speaking after the NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday, Meloni addressed questions on the European Union’s future in defence cooperation.

US attack on Iran. Image credit: Reuters

Italy on security alert after US strikes on Iran

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is on heightened security alert following US airstrikes on nuclear targets in Iran over the weekend.

vdl and Meloni cochair talk on Mattei Plan

Meloni co-chairs Rome Summit on Mattei Plan

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni chaired a high-level summit in Rome on Friday to promote Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa. It aims to tackle the root causes of illegal migration and foster long-term development on the continent.

Iran situation at G7 dominated talks. Credit: G7 Instagram

Meloni urges Iran nuclear talks and Gaza ceasefire at G7

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has called for renewed negotiations to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power at the G7, warning of the risk of escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Italy defence spend increase to take 10 years. Image credit: (Nikolay Doychinov/AFP via Getty Images)

Italy needs 10 years to meet new NATO defence spend

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday that Italy would need at least ten years to meet new NATO defence spend targets. His comments come ahead of the NATO leaders’ summit in The Hague, set for 24–25 June.

No quorum reached in June 2025 referendum secret ballot underway for new Italian president. Electoral law overhaul

No quorum in referendum yet strong “Yes” vote

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s national referendum on labour protections and citizenship closed with just 30.6% turnout, well below the quorum threshold needed to make the result binding. According to the Interior Ministry, this figure reflects complete data from all 61,591 voting sections in Italy.

Molfetta mayor arrested in corruption investigation

Molfetta Mayor placed under house arrest in corruption probe

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The mayor of Molfetta, Tommaso Minervini, has been placed under house arrest following a corruption investigation led by the Guardia di Finanza. The inquiry centres on alleged irregularities in the awarding of public contracts in exchange for electoral support.