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Meloni praises Trump on his election. In a Financial Times interview, she says it is "childish" to expect Italy to choose between the EU and US. Meloni fumes over Almasri case

Meloni declares income of almost €500,000

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In her latest tax return, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared an income of €459,460, marking a significant increase from the €293,531 she declared in 2023.

Collegio Romano in Rome where the Ministry of Culture is headquartered. In the Boccia case, police visited the ministry to view documents

Police collect Culture Ministry documents in Boccia case

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, Carabinieri visited the culture ministry in Rome to collect documents related to former culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano’s legal case against his ex-lover and former consultant, Maria Rosaria Boccia.

Migrant centre scheme will not be extended. Italy's refugee centres in Albania are now officially open. Image shows the buildings made from containers. (Photo by Alketa Misja/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Albanian refugee centres officially open

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy officially opened two refugee centres in Albania on Friday to hold men intercepted in international waters while trying to reach Europe.

G7 Privacy meeting focuses on tech advancements. Image shows hand over futuristic technology. Credit: Kharsohtun, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

G7 Privacy meeting: tech advancements must respect individual rights

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The G7 Privacy meeting in Rome concluded with a focus on ensuring that the advancement of technologies, such as artificial intelligence, is accompanied by human-centred solutions that respect individual rights and the Constitution.

“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.

Climate crisis change and environment photo collage. Created in Canva

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.