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Meloni addresses CPAC

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reassured American conservatives at CPAC on Saturday that Europe and the United States would remain aligned under Donald Trump. This despite mounting tensions over Ukraine.

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

The right congratulate Trump on his presidency

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian President Sergio Mattarella extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the United States presidential election. He reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to strong bilateral relations with the U.S. and collaboration on the global stage.

Italian police who worked with US authorities to takedown mafia family. Italian police accused of racial profiling by Council of Europe

Italy-US Takedown of Mafia Family

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italy-US takedown of mafia family members is heralded a success. Sixteen individuals believed to be leaders and associates of the Gambino crime family have been apprehended in Italy and the United States.

Ferrero acquires ice-cream maker Wells

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s chocolate and sweet maker Ferrero announced on 7th December it is buying US ice cream giant Wells Enterprises.

Antiquities recovered in USA: Image courtesy of Manhattan DDA

US returns $10m of stolen antiquities to Italy

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An investigation into artefacts looted from Italy since the 1980s uncovers stolen antiquities valued at around $10million. Among the pieces was a statue unwittingly bought by Kim Kardashian West.

USA to open its borders to EU and UK travellers

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday, the United States announced it will open its borders to travellers from EU and UK. There is no firm date but early November was mentioned. Other banned countries will also be allowed entry via air.

New rules for entry into Italy from USA, Canada, Israel and UK

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday (30 August), the EU removed the US and five other countries from its travel safe list. Italy’s health minister Roberto Speranza signed a new travel ordinance at the weekend, which came into force today. These are the new rules for entry for arrivals from the US, Canada, Israel and UK.

Ray-Ban manufacturer Luxottica accused of anti-union behaviour

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

U.S. and international unions have accused Luxottica, the Italian arm of eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica, of violating workers’ right to unionise at a U.S. plant in Georgia. The Italian, French and U.S. governments are asked to mediate.