Italy grounds NGO migrant monitoring plane

Italian authorities have grounded an NGO plane that spots migrant boats in distress in the Mediterranean, the charity which operates the aircraft said on Friday. The Seabird 1, one of three surveillance planes operated by charity rescue...

Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, UK ‘strongly rejects’ Israeli plan to occupy Gaza City

Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the UK “strongly rejected” Israel’s plan Friday to occupy Gaza City, Anadolu reports. The military operation will “aggravate the catastrophic humanitarian situation, endanger the lives of the hostages,...

3 Bangladeshis shot in Italy

Three Bangladeshi expatriates, including a former BNP leader, have been shot in Italy. They were admitted to the hospital after the incident in Rome's Tor Bella Monaca around 11:30pm local time on Thursday. The three people shot are BNP Italy...

Libya’s frailties revealed as divided country’s soccer championship plays out in Italy

On a quiet Sunday afternoon in Sesto San Giovanni, a commune on the northern outskirts of Milan, nearly a dozen police vans arrived to provide security at an ageing stadium, which like the town itself had seen better days. Milan is home to one of...

In Italy’s Dolomites, Instagram-worthy views now have a price tag

Farmers in Italy’s Dolomites have started charging visitors to access certain scenic spots, citing overcrowding and damage to private property, according to a CNN report. The move comes amid a surge in visitors driven by social media trends. Carlo...

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the United Kingdom on Gaza (08.08.2025)

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the United Kingdom strongly reject the decision of the Israeli Security Cabinet on 8th August to launch an additional large-scale military operation in Gaza. It will...

Italians turn away from private beaches amid debate over rising prices

Italians appear to be snubbing beaches this summer, amid claims they are rebelling against the high prices charged by the owners of private beach concessions. Going to the beach and renting cabins, loungers and parasols – usually at the same...

SpaceX to take Italian experiments to Mars

ROME Elon Musk's SpaceX has agreed to carry Italian experiments on its Starship megarocket during planned future missions to Mars, according to a new deal announced on Aug. 7. "Italy is going to Mars!" Italian Space Agency president Teodoro...

Italy grounds migrant rescue charity plane

ROME: Italy has grounded a reconnaissance plane used by a German migrant rescue charity, in the first use of tighter regulations for such aircraft, the NGO said, raising concern that the measure seriously limits their capacity to operate and puts...

Italian dockworkers block Saudi ship carrying weapons for Israel

Dockworkers in Genoa block shipment of weapons to Israel. [Photo: Unione Sindacale di Base]On August 7, dockworkers in Genoa mounted a determined blockade against the transit of the Saudi ship Bahri Yanbu, in a direct challenge to Italy’s role in...

Italy grounds migrant rescue charity plane for first time under new rules

Good Food pasta recipe sparks fury in Italy

Sofia Bettiza BBC News, Rome Italians have reacted with fury after the UK Good Food website published a recipe for a traditional Roman dish that did not include the correct original ingredients and appeared to belittle it as a quick eat. Good...

Italian Medical Device Payback: Italy approves 75% reduction on medical device payback to end disputes

Legal Challenges and Initial Government Response The scale of the sums demanded led to widespread legal challenges. Most suppliers took their cases to the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio, which granted temporary suspensions of the payment...

UK joins four countries in condemning Israel's plan for new operation in Gaza

The UK and four allies have criticised Israel's decision to launch a new large-scale military operation in Gaza - warning it will "aggravate the catastrophic humanitarian situation" in the territory. The foreign ministers of Britain, Australia,...

Italy moves to restrict ‘gender transitions’ for minors

News The proposal was approved by the cabinet this week but still needs parliamentary approval before it becomes law. (LifeSiteNews) — The Italian government has introduced a bill restricting so-called “gender transitions” for minors. The proposal...

Italy grounds migrant rescue charity plane for first time under new rules

ROME (Reuters) -Italy has grounded a reconnaissance plane used by a German migrant rescue charity, in the first use of tighter regulations for such aircraft, the NGO said. The National Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) confirmed on Friday that the...

Italian ENAC: DG visits Virgin Galactic's suborbital flight development center

Institutional commitments of the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Director General Alexander D’Orsogna in the United States where, this week, he visited the design and engineering center of Virgin Galactic in Tustin, California, dedicated...

Australia joins UK, Germany, Italy and New Zealand in condemning Israel’s planned Gaza City takeover

Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, has joined fresh international condemnation of Israel’s plans to control more of Gaza in a new ground offensive, warning it risks breaching international law and putting the lives of hostages and civilians...

Fran Drescher Won’t Run for SAG-AFTRA President As Candidates Line Up for Race

Fran Drescher, who led the actors’ union during its historic 2023 strike, will not be running again for SAG-AFTRA president. A list of national candidates seeking political office in the union’s 2025 elections that was released to members on...

Panic in Italy as beautiful seaside towns abandoned by tourists - 'beaches are empty!'

Concerns have been raised about a drop in attendance at Italian beaches, with even a popular film star highlighting the issue. Though the summer season is ongoing, the Italian Beach Operators' Union has put out provisional data indicating that an...