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The border between Italy and Slovenia where the Schengen Treaty has been suspended.

Schengen suspension with Slovenia does not mean imminent terrorism threat

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Schengen suspension with Slovenia does not mean imminent terrorism threat

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said Thursday that Italy’s decision to suspend the Schengen Treaty and temporarily reintroduce controls at the border with Slovenia does not mean there is the threat of a terrorist attack here.

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Digos police of milan who arrested two men on charges of criminal association for terrorism

Men arrested on anti-terrorist charges in Milan

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Men arrested on anti-terrorist charges in Milan

Two men were arrested by the Digos security police in Milan on Tuesday in an anti-terrorism operation, prosecutors said. They are accused of criminal association for terrorism.

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esm logo. The reform of the ESM has not been ratified by Italy yet.

Italy “badly needs” to ratify ESM reform

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy “badly needs” to ratify ESM reform

Rome “badly needs” to ratify the reform of the ESM, Managing Director Pierre Gramegna said today.

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Image shows votes in parliament for the prevention of aid reaching Hamas

Italy approves resolution on preventing Hamas aid

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy approves resolution on preventing Hamas aid

The House on Tuesday approved a majority resolution committing the government to stop all aid that might be used by Hamas for terror ends. Also, the resolution asks for work to avert an escalation in the conflict after the surprise attack on Israel on Saturday.

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EU funding of third instalment of NRRP

Italy Receives Third Instalment of NRRP

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy Receives Third Instalment of NRRP

On Monday, European Commission spokeswoman Veerle Nuyts confirmed Italy has received the third instalment of NRRP European Union funding.

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meloni at eu council in Granada

Italian-German Relations on the Mend

October 7, 2023October 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian-German Relations on the Mend

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently met on the sidelines of the informal European Council meeting in Granada to address strained Italian-German relations, primarily stemming from the migrant issue.

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Giorgia Meloni in a red suit, who has expressed astonishment at a Catania court ruling

Meloni “astonished” by Catania court ruling

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni “astonished” by Catania court ruling

Premier Giorgia Meloni on Monday expressed shock at a Catania court ruling which released three Tunisian migrants from detention. They were freed on the grounds that measures in a recent government decree are allegedly illegitimate.

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Political grafitti at Pompeii house

Pompeii politician bought votes with bread

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Pompeii politician bought votes with bread

Pompeii Archaeological sites unearth tangible proof that vote buying was not uncommon in ancient Pompeii. In one particular case, bread was the dough which brought in the votes.

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Meloni arrives at Med9 summit where the Asylum Pact

European Migration and Asylum Pact – Italy to make counter-amendment

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on European Migration and Asylum Pact – Italy to make counter-amendment

A German amendment on NGOs to a proposed European Migration and Asylum Pact is a step backward. It led to Italy asking for time to consider the accord and make a counter-amendment, Premier Giorgia Meloni said Friday.

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Giorgia Meloni - her government has now been in power for one year. 25/9/23

Meloni government – one year anniversary

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni government – one year anniversary

A year ago, Italy voted in its first woman premier when Giorgia Meloni led a right-wing coalition to election success. One the first anniversary of the Meloni government, the PM says the country is now more credible at an international level.

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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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