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Mia Bintou Diop, Tuscany's youngest Vice-President, as new Tuscan government takes shape

New Tuscan government takes shape amid racism row

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on New Tuscan government takes shape amid racism row

The new regional Tuscan government takes shape after weeks of talks with President Eugenio Giani reaching an agreement with his centre-left allies. National party leaders also took part in the negotiations.

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Carlo Vettori fitted with ankle tag for domestic abuse

Vettori – ex-Bolzano Council Chair fitted with ankle tag over domestic abuse

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Vettori – ex-Bolzano Council Chair fitted with ankle tag over domestic abuse

Carlo Vettori, 43, ex-chair of Bolzano’s city council, has been placed under strict judicial restrictions. Authorities fitted him with an electronic ankle tag and issued restraining orders after allegations of domestic abuse.

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Trump reposted fake message but opposition call for clarification. Meloni says political climate is barbaric. Meloni condemns Russian and Israeli incursions

Meloni faces pressure after Trump reposted claim of Italy-US deal

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni faces pressure after Trump reposted claim of Italy-US deal

Opposition politicians in Italy demand Premier Giorgia Meloni clarify her government’s stance after US President Donald Trump reposted a message suggesting Rome plans to strike a separate trade deal with Washington and reduce support for Ukraine.

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PM Giorgia Meloni unveils 2026 budget bill

2026 Budget bill focused on families, tax cuts and business growth

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 2026 Budget bill focused on families, tax cuts and business growth

Premier Giorgia Meloni unveiled Italy’s 2026 budget bill, describing it as a “serious” plan built around families, business growth and tax relief. The cabinet approved the draft on Friday.

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Italy to defend Golden Power laws as Brussels prepares challenge

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy to defend Golden Power laws as Brussels prepares challenge

Italy’s government will defend its “golden power” rules protecting key national assets, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Friday, after reports that the European Commission is preparing legal action against Rome.

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EC unhappy about Golden Power law in Italy Italian banks. Image credit: Getty Images

Meloni says banks may be asked to help with 2026 budget

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni says banks may be asked to help with 2026 budget

Rome, 8 October 2025 — Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that Italian banks may again be asked to contribute to the 2026 budget bill.

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Trump reposted fake message but opposition call for clarification. Meloni says political climate is barbaric. Meloni condemns Russian and Israeli incursions

Meloni warns of “Barbaric” Political Climate

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni warns of “Barbaric” Political Climate

Rome, 8 October 2025 — Premier Giorgia Meloni said Italy’s political climate is becoming “increasingly barbaric” after receiving repeated death threats. Speaking on Cinque Minuti on Rai TV on Tuesday evening, Meloni said she had “lost count” of the threats against her.

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Calabria Governor Roberto Occhiuto

Right-wing secures Calabria in regional election

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Right-wing secures Calabria in regional election

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s centre-right coalition has won another key regional contest, holding Calabria after last week’s victory in Marche.

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protests over Palestine result in scuffles in Milan Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters

Protests sweep Italy against Gaza war

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Protests sweep Italy against Gaza war

ROME, 22 September 2025 – Tens of thousands of people joined protests across Italy on Monday, shutting down schools, blocking ports and disrupting major transport routes in one of Europe’s largest demonstrations against Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

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Italy passes first EU AI law

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy passes first EU AI law

Italy has become the first EU country to pass a comprehensive AI law. It regulates use of artificial intelligence and includes criminal penalties for misuse.

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Binge drinking: 4.5 million Italians indulge

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026Deborah Cater
electric scooters require insurance and a targhino Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters

Insurance required for electric scooters from May

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Deborah Cater
What's behind the tradition of the pesce d'aprile? Image shows someone sticking a colourful paper fish to the back of another.

Pesce d’Aprile: How Italy does April Fool’s Day

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
The Italian populat5ion remains stable only due to immigration. Births in 2025 were almost half the number of deaths.

Italy’s birthrate continues to fall while population remains stable

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Deborah Cater
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah Cater
Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Deborah Cater

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