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No signed Starlink deals between Italy and SpaceX, says PM’s Office

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office dismissed reports of a deal between Italy and Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink programme as “ridiculous” on Monday. The denial followed speculation that talks with US President-elect Donald Trump included discussions about SpaceX.

Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni. © Filippo Attili, Palazzo Chigi press office via AFP Meloni will visit US President Trump on 17th April to discuss tariffs

Giorgia Meloni Meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgia Meloni paid an unannounced visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday. The meeting shows Meloni’s intention to strengthen Italy’s diplomatic ties with the United States.

Sardinian governor Alessandra Todde who has been disqualified from office due to irregularities with election expenses. Todde appeal continues

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde Appeals Disqualification Ruling

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde has vowed to continue her role despite a court ruling to disqualify her. The Regional Election Commission of the Court of Appeal ruled she breached election expense rules during her February campaign.

Celecilia Sala, Italian journalist. Credit: ANDREA MEROLA AFP

Italy working with US and Iran to attain release of Cecilia Sala

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala remains detained in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison under harsh conditions, following her arrest on 16 December, 2024. Sala, a 29-year-old freelance correspondent for Il Foglio and podcaster for Chora News, was accused of breaching Islamic law.

The italian President whose New Year address soke about the need for peace. Clarifies lines over pardons

Italian President’s New Year address

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella stressed the urgency of peace in his New Year address on Tuesday evening, broadcast live nationwide.

Finance Minister Giorgetti who defended the Senate approved 2025 budget. He has slammed EU budget rules as stupid and seseless. Budget bill for 2026 has amendments

Senate Approves 2025 Budget

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday, the Italian Senate passed the 2025 budget bill after a confidence vote requested by the government. It is now officially law. The €30 billion package, hailed by the government as “prudent” and “balanced,” has sparked sharp criticism from the centre-left opposition and dissent within the ruling coalition.