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Meloni marks 1000 days in office

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday marked her government’s 1000 days in office, defending its record and highlighting job creation as a key achievement.

Prosecutors launch appeal over Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

Prosecutors appeal Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Palermo prosecutors have lodged an appeal with Italy’s highest court against the acquittal of Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini over his 2019 decision to block a migrant rescue vessel.

Meloni considers military presence in Greenland PM Giorgia Meloni says ReArm Europe is a misnomer. Meloni asked to address parliament on US tariff threat

Meloni under pressure to address Trump tariff threat

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s opposition parties are demanding that Premier Giorgia Meloni report urgently to parliament following US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat of 30% on EU goods.

Almasri probe into Meloni, Nordio and Piantedosi

Nordio denies lying over release of Libyan general

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio on Thursday rejected claims he misled the public about the release of Libyan General Osama Almasri earlier this year. He insists official documents disprove recent media reports.

Pier Silvio Berlusconi Hints at Political Future

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pier Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday refused to rule out a future in politics, marking a shift from past denials. The MediaForEurope CEO and son of late ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi said he had no immediate plans to enter politics but left the door open.

Saviano tells Salvini ‘Shame on You’ at Defamation Trial

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano told Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini “shame on you” in court on Wednesday during a defamation trial in Rome. The case centres on comments Saviano made in 2018, when Salvini was interior minister and blocking migrant rescue ships.

NATO commitments won’t come at expense of Italian citizens

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said Italy remains firmly committed to NATO but will ensure that defence spending increases do not affect domestic priorities. Speaking after the NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday, Meloni addressed questions on the European Union’s future in defence cooperation.