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From Rome to Barcelona: Thousands attend pro-Palestinian demos

Tens of thousands took to the streets in cities across Europe after Israel intercepted a flotilla of more than 40 ships carrying aid to Gaza.

Europe News

Italian Foreign Ministry calls for deportation of flotilla activists

At least four Italian citizens have been deported from Israel after the Global Sumud Flotilla's boats were intercepted by Israeli authorities.

Italy

Italy paralysed by strikes in solidarity with seized Gaza flotilla

By Friday, Israeli forces had intercepted all of the 43 ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and arrested most of the 450 activists on board.

Economy

Italy eyes 3% EU deficit target this year, ahead of schedule

According to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, the public deficit is at 3% already this year, bringing the Italian budget back on track with the European Union's finance rules.

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Thousands protest in Italian cities after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound

Thousands of people filled the streets of Rome, Naples and Turin on Wednesday to protest against Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla carrying international activists.

Art

Italy's art police seize 21 suspected forged Salvador Dalí artworks

Italy’s art police say they seized 21 artworks purportedly by Salvador Dalí on suspicion they were forgeries. The investigation is ongoing.

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Paris bids farewell to iconic actress Claudia Cardinale

A ceremony at the Saint-Roch church in Paris honoured the late actress Claudia Cardinale. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects, among them leading figures from the world of cinema.

Italy

San Siro set for demolition after sale to AC Milan and Inter approved

The iconic Italian football stadium is on track to be torn down and replaced by a new arena after Milan's city council approved its sale to the two clubs.

Travel News

Europe reaffirms its leadership in tourism at summit in Rome

The World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit has returned to Europe for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Europe News

Global Sumud Flotilla to continue towards Gaza despite difficulties

The Global Sumud Flotilla's mission to break Israel's siege on Gaza continues, but without the Family Boat, which is stranded off Crete due to a serious engine malfunction. Ten Italians have abandoned the journey after government pressure, but most have decided to continue.

Italy

Italy set to reinstate St Francis public holiday after parliament vote

Italy's lower house has backed a bill to reinstate a national holiday on 4 October in honour of St Francis of Assisi, which the government of Giorgia Meloni said was important to the nation's identity.

Travel News

Nationwide strikes set to disrupt flights across Italy this Friday

More strikes are likely to affect air travel in Italy in October.

Spain

Italy and Spain deploy navy ships to assist Gaza aid flotilla

The announcements by Rome and Madrid to deploy navy vessels to assist and protect the flotilla come after activists reported several attacks on its ships overnight on Tuesday.

Art

In Pictures: 'Giorgio Armani - 50 Years' opens to public in Milan

The Milan exhibition aims to create a dialogue between Giorgio Armani's sartorial creations and the artworks of luminaries such as Raphael and Caravaggio.

Europe News

Italy ready to recognise Palestine on two conditions, PM Meloni says

Country-wide protests in Italy have illustrated the depth of public sentiment against Israel’s war in Gaza. Giorgia Meloni’s position has shifted on the issue, and she announced Italy would recognise the state if Israeli hostages are freed and Hamas is out of the government

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General strike brings protests across Italian cities over Gaza war

A general strike swept across Italy on Thursday, with demonstrations in dozens of cities calling on the government to act against the war in Gaza and growing violence in the West Bank.

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Torrential rain triggers flooding and mudslides in northern Italy

Torrential rain in northern Italy caused severe flooding and mudslides on Monday, striking the towns of Como and Cabiate.

Climate

Record-breaking heat linked to over 62,000 deaths in Europe last year

The Mediterranean basin and south-eastern regions are emerging as major climate change hotspots, facing the greatest impacts on health.

Italy

Thousands of workers across Italy go on strike in solidarity with Gaza

Monday marks the second day of strike action after a similar walk-off was called on Sunday by the southern European country's largest trade union, the Italian Confederation of Labour (CGIL).

Experiences

This epic European cheese journey is both sustainable and delicious

This cheese journey takes travellers from vast wetlands to dramatic mountains and sweeping valleys in search of some of Europe’s least-known unique cheeses.

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