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Italy - Page 2

October 16, 2026
Geopolitics/World

EU leaders agree to review carbon market as Meloni pushes to ease climate rules

European Union leaders have agreed to review the bloc’s carbon emissions trading system after pressure from Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic, opening the door to changes to a central pillar of

Business

Italy Clears Legal Path for Return to Nuclear Power Nearly 40 Years After Exit

Italy’s Senate has approved legislation paving the way for the country to return to nuclear power, nearly four decades after it abandoned the energy source. The bill passed by 81 votes to 51, with seven abstentions, after previously receiving approval

September 24, 2026

Italian Naval Vessel Giuseppe Garibaldi Arrives in Sri Lanka

News/Sri Lanka

The Italian Naval Vessel ‘ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi’ arrived in Sri Lanka on 9 September 2026 on a replenishment visit, with the Sri Lanka Navy

When the Crowd Becomes a Database

Columns/Defence/Technology

A concert, a demonstration or a football match may appear to be an ordinary gathering of people. But as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded

Italy: Milan’s Property Boom Faces Major Test as Corruption Probe Expands

July 19, 2025
Business/Corruption

After a decade of soaring property prices and rapid redevelopment, Milan’s real estate renaissance is now under a cloud of suspicion. A sweeping corruption investigation into the city’s property industry has implicated

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Russia Opens Door to Western Companies as Ariston Returns to Italian Owners

April 17, 2025
Business

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree returning Ariston’s Russian subsidiary to its original Italian owners, marking the first time that Moscow has ended the external management of a seized foreign company

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Italy’s Giorgia Meloni to Meet Donald Trump Amid Ongoing EU-US Tariff Tensions

April 17, 2025
Diplomacy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing trade tensions between the EU and the

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Violet Gibson: The Woman Who Nearly Changed History

April 12, 2025
Diplomacy/History

Ninety-nine years ago, a frail, devoutly Catholic Irishwoman made a dramatic, albeit unsuccessful, attempt to alter the course of European history. Violet Gibson, a member of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy, fired a single

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Italy’s Trenitalia to Rival Eurostar by 2029

April 9, 2025
Business

The €1 billion project, unveiled on Tuesday morning by Trenitalia’s parent company FS Group, will be developed in partnership with Spain’s Evolyn Group, which is backed by the influential Cosmen family and

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Meloni Dismisses the ‘Childish’ US-Europe Choice, Says Italy Will Defend Its Interests

March 29, 2025
Geopolitics/Interviews

In an exclusive interview with the Financial Times (FT), Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejected the notion of Italy having to choose between the United States and Europe, calling it “childish” and

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Italy’s Last King May Return to Rome After 80 Years in Exile

March 17, 2025
Diplomacy/History

The grandson of Italy’s last king, Prince Emanuele Filiberto, has launched a campaign to bring back the remains of King Umberto II and his wife, Queen Marie-José, for reburial in the historic

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Giorgia Meloni’s Migration Challenge: Surge in Arrivals Tests Policy Success

March 16, 2025
Geopolitics/World

The number of migrants arriving in Italy has surged nearly 40% this year, challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s reputation for curbing migration. This increase follows initial successes in reducing migrant crossings through

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Italian Defense Giant Set to Form Drone Partnership to Boost European Capabilities

February 27, 2025
Business

Italian defense giant Leonardo is on the verge of finalizing a production partnership with Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar, a move that could significantly enhance Europe’s drone production capabilities. The two companies are

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Italian Intelligence Suspends Use of Israeli Spyware Amid Journalist Hacking Scandal

February 22, 2025
Defence/Diplomacy

Italy’s foreign intelligence agency, AISE, has temporarily suspended the use of Israeli cyber firm Paragon’s spyware following a high-profile hacking scandal involving an investigative journalist. The revelation, first reported by Haaretz, has

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WhatsApp Users in Italy Hacked, Authorities Say

February 7, 2025
Diplomacy/News

At least seven mobile subscribers in Italy have been targeted by spyware through their use of the WhatsApp messaging platform, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Meta Platforms, authorities said on Wednesday. Italian Prime

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Carrara Unveils Italy’s First Public Statue of Che Guevara

February 4, 2025
Diplomacy/News

The Italian town of Carrara, renowned for its long-standing tradition of anarchism and the white marble once used by Michelangelo, has unveiled Italy’s first public statue of Che Guevara. The 2.1-meter (6ft

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Italy Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek Over Data Privacy Concerns

February 1, 2025
China/Geopolitics/World

Italy has become the first country to block DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed AI app, after its data protection authority raised alarms over the app’s handling of personal data. The Italian watchdog, Garante, made

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Italian Prime Minister Under Investigation Over Return of Libyan Warlord

January 28, 2025
Geopolitics/Libya/World

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing an investigation by Rome prosecutors following her government’s controversial decision to return a Libyan warlord, Osama Elmasry Njeem, to Libya. Njeem, who is wanted by

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Meloni Claims George Soros Poses Greater Threat to Global Stability Than Elon Musk

January 12, 2025
Geopolitics/World

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sparked controversy by claiming that billionaire financier George Soros represents a greater threat to global stability than tech mogul Elon Musk. Meloni made the comments during

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