Skip to content
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
  • About Us
  • Contact us
Logo Italy News

Italy News

News from Italy in English

  • News
    • Culture
    • Environment
    • Business
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Sport
  • By Region
    • North-west Italy
    • North-east Italy
    • Central Italy
    • Southern Italy
    • The Islands
  • Life in Italy
  • Travel in Italy
  • History of Italy
  • Weather
  • Italy beyond the Guidebook Podcast

Tag: politics

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.

Continue Reading
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.

Continue Reading
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.

Continue Reading
AI Image via www.vpnsrus.com S

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.

Continue Reading
EU risks losing sovereignty says Draghi. Mario Draghi in the Time top 100 most influential people

Draghi: EU risks sovereignty through inaction

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Draghi: EU risks sovereignty through inaction

Former Italian premier Mario Draghi warned Tuesday that the European Union’s sovereignty is at risk because of its failure to act.

Continue Reading
View of employment. Credit: Shutterstock

Employment in Italy stable – record high in south

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Employment in Italy stable – record high in south

Italy’s labour market showed mixed signals in the second quarter of 2025, Istat reported on Friday. Premier Giorgia Meloni welcomed Istat’s report on employment in the south.

Continue Reading
Global Sumud Flotilla - reactions over alleged drone attack

Tajani urges caution over Gaza Sumud Flotilla

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Tajani urges caution over Gaza Sumud Flotilla

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday he will call his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar in the coming days to discuss the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla is seeking to break Israel’s naval blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.

Continue Reading
Global Sumud Flotilla pre-launch. Image credit: Global Sumud Flotilla

Meloni pledges protection for Italians on Global Sumud flotilla

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni pledges protection for Italians on Global Sumud flotilla

Premier Giorgia Meloni said her government will take steps to protect Italians joining the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza.

Continue Reading
French PM accuses Italy of fiscal dumping. Image credit: Abdul Saboor/Reuters

Rome rejects French PM Bayrou’s ‘fiscal dumping’ claim

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Rome rejects French PM Bayrou’s ‘fiscal dumping’ claim

The Italian government expressed astonishment on Sunday after French Prime Minister François Bayrou accused Rome of practising “fiscal dumping”.

Continue Reading
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 backs Draghi’s EU warning at CL conference

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni backs Draghi’s EU warning at CL conference

Premier Giorgia Meloni has backed Mario Draghi’s warning that the European Union risks sliding into irrelevance. The PM was speaking at the CL conference in Rimini.

Continue Reading

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
Italy News > Blog > politics
sex and relationship education in schools now needs parental consent

Italy passes parental consent law for sex and relationship education

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Deborah Cater
Quality of life across generations in Italy

Il Sole 24 Ore’s 2026 generational quality of life index

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Run-off votes in local elections Referendum votes

Italy’s local elections put immigration front and centre

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
80th anniversary of the Republic

Quirinale launches 80th anniversary website

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
Major transport strikes at end of Feb Train disruption. Transport strikes in November Grass roots unions walkout on 11 June 2026

Rail strike: Grass-roots unions confirm Thursday walkout

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

General strike to disrupt transport on 29 May

May 26, 2026May 26, 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

CATEGORIES

  • BUSINESS
  • SPORTS
  • LIFE IN ITALY
  • TRAVEL AND TOURISM
  • ITALIANS ABROAD

FOLLOW US

RECENT POSTS

  • Meloni and Trump hold fence-mending talks at G7
  • Centre-left parties schedule public forums ahead of 2027 election
  • Stasi gets probation in Garlasco Case
  • Prato’s shadow bank moved €100million a year for mafias
  • Meloni calls Book Fair’s anti-Fascism pledge ‘censorship’

LINKS

  • About Us
  • Author: Deborah Cater
  • Blog
  • Contact us
  • Home
  • Italy beyond the Guidebook Podcast
  • Privacy Policy
  • Weather
Copyright - Italy News | Theme: News Portal by Mystery Themes.

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in .

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Privacy policy here

Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.