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Tajani says Spain encourage human trafficking after Ceuta border breach Ambassador and staff unharmed after rebels entered the ambassador's residence in Damascus on Sunday, says Tajani

Ambassador and staff unharmed after Syrian rebels entered ambassador’s residence

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ambassador and staff unharmed after Syrian rebels entered ambassador’s residence

Italy’s ambassador to Syria and diplomatic staff at the Damascus embassy were unharmed after rebels entered the ambassador’s residence early Sunday, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed.

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Foreign Minister Tajani spoke about Italy donation to Ukraine Energy Fund Russia could try to influence general election

Italy Prepares Evacuation Plan for Syria

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy Prepares Evacuation Plan for Syria

Italy prepares a citizen’s evacuation plan for Syria as Islamist rebels, aligned with pro-Turkish and anti-Assad factions, advance towards Damascus.

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ECJ (pictured) sets tentative February date for hearing on migrant processing policy. Credit: By Luxofluxo - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76261515

ECJ sets Indicative February Hearing on Migrant Processing Policy

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on ECJ sets Indicative February Hearing on Migrant Processing Policy

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) announced Tuesday that it plans a February hearing on Italy’s controversial migrant processing policy. The case concerns Italy’s designation of what is considered a “safe country” for repatriation.

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René Benko Credit: Georg Hochmuth | Afp | Getty Images

Italian arrest warrant for Austrian Tycoon René Benko

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian arrest warrant for Austrian Tycoon René Benko

An arrest warrant has been issued for René Benko, the Austrian billionaire behind the embattled Signa Group, by prosecutors in Trento. This comes amidst allegations of corruption involving business figures and public officials in Trentino–Süd Tirol, the region bordering Austria.

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Justice Decree approved with contentious provisions excluded. Image shows statue of Justice holding scales aloft with sun behind

Justice Decree Approved, Controversial Provisions Dropped

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Justice Decree Approved, Controversial Provisions Dropped

The Council of Ministers has approved the latest justice decree, but two highly debated provisions were excluded.

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National General strike protest in Rome, 29 November 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

General Strike – Protest across the Country

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on General Strike – Protest across the Country

Today’s general strike in protest against the 2025 budget, organised by CGIL and UIL trade unions, marked a pivotal moment in Italy’s ongoing political and social discourse.

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Meloni with Coalition partners. Meloni Salvini Tajani . They reject the idea of an early election. Créditos: @Andrew Medichini

Meloni Calls for Unity Amid Double Government Split

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni Calls for Unity Amid Double Government Split

Premier Giorgia Meloni urged her coalition partners to unite after two significant splits within her government on Wednesday.

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mayor of Vigevano Andrea Ceffa

Mayor of Vigevano Arrested on Corruption Charges

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Mayor of Vigevano Arrested on Corruption Charges

Carabinieri police in Pavia arrested Andrea Ceffa, the 51-year-old mayor of Vigevano, on Thursday on corruption charges.

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Giuseppe Conte, leader of M5S

M5S vote for Conte reforms

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on M5S vote for Conte reforms

The 5-Star Movement (M5S) has voted to change its two-term limit for elected representatives. The results were announced during a ‘constituent assembly’ held to discuss reforms proposed by leader Giuseppe Conte.

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healthcare strike november 2024

Health Minister Downplays Healthcare Strike

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Health Minister Downplays Healthcare Strike

Health Minister Orazio Schillaci stated on Thursday that only 1% of healthcare workers participated in a 24-hour healthcare strike held the previous day.

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Car tax to be abolished in 2027 for small and medium-sized cars and motorcycles. Image credit: Franck Michel's photo, licensed as CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

Government to scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles from 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Deborah Cater
Blood donors urgently needed. Image credit: Adobe Stock

Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
Pedestrians using phone whilst crossing the road Copyright: © by Westend61 / Maskot,

Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
Espresso could become a UNESCO intangible heritage item

Espresso costs almost 25% more than five years ago

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Umbrian plateau with lentil bloom https://www.flickr.com/photos/andolfato/29656325828/in/photostream/ Under Creative Commons BY_NC 2.0

Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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