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Venice Biennale jury resigns as Italy opposes Russia's participation

The Italian government has opposed the Biennale's decision to allow Russia to participate in the international exhibition.

Europe News

Rome summons Russian ambassador over insults against Meloni

Relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense because of Meloni's strong support for Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion.

Economy

Airport council warns: Hormuz closure poses major fuel shortage risks

In a letter to the EU, the Airports Council International warned that if Hormuz does not reopen within three weeks, paraffin shortages in Europe will be critical.

Europe News

Jet fuel crisis: Rationing triggered at four airports in Italy

Four northern Italian airports introduce restrictions on jet fuel due to the energy crisis, with priority given to long-haul and medical flights. Meanwhile, Ryanair has warned that if the Iran war continues, summer flights are at risk across Europe.

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World News

Meloni talks energy and opening of Hormuz on Gulf tour

The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids.

Europe News

Fugitive Camorra boss Roberto Mazzarella arrested

Mazzarella, head of the clan bearing his name, was on the list of Italy's most dangerous fugitives. Murder charges and other charges were brought against him. Cash and luxury watches were seized in the operation.

Europe News

Energy crisis: 5 countries appeal to EU for windfall tax

Economy and finance ministers from Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Austria are asking the EU for a tax on energy surplus profits to curb price increases.

Switzerland

Swiss bus fire killing six 'intentional,' police say

At least six people died and five were injured after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Fribourg, in what police are treating as possible arson. A terrorist act has been ruled out for now, according to authorities.

USA

UN rapporteur Albanese's family sues US officials over sanctions

The US State Department dismissed the lawsuit as "baseless lawfare" and defended the sanctions against the UN Gaza envoy as "legal and appropriate".

Italy

Italian broadcaster's sports chief quits after Olympics gaffes

RaiSport chief Paolo Petrecca quit after a series of blunders during the Milano-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony sparked revolt and possible strikes by RAI journalists.

Italy

Meloni and Merz: 'Let Europe take the lead and choose its own destiny'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed the new German-Italian Action Plan in Rome, where the two delegations met for the intergovernmental summit in Rome on Friday.

Europe News

The EU's new dynamic duo? Merz heads to Italy for summit with Meloni

A closer alliance between Meloni and Merz is on the horizon, with the ambition to change Europe after decades of dominance by the Franco-German axis.

Culture news

Italian cuisine makes UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by UNESCO on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine as a communal activity and applauds its anti-waste approach to recipes.

Europe News

Two Russian shadow fleet tankers on fire off Turkiye's coast

Two sanctioned oil tankers, the Kairos and the Virat, have caught fire in the Black Sea a few dozen nautical miles off the Turkish coast. Their crews are safe as the causes of the explosions are being investigated.

Business

UniCredit challenges Italian government veto of Banco BPM takeover

The Milanese bank lodged an appeal with Italy's top legal authority after a Lazio court validated the government's partial veto on the acquisition of Banco BPM.

Food and Drink

UNESCO: First 'yes' to Italian cuisine for Intangible Heritage status

The UNESCO technical committee of experts has given an initial sign of approval for Italian cuisine to be inscribed in the UN body's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The final decision is expected in December.

Economy

Rome clears EU-bound budget draft with healthcare trims

With the EU’s filing deadline looming, Rome approved its draft budget plan on Tuesday and will reconvene this Friday to lock in the tax cuts and funding. That's before sending the full budget bill to parliament by 20 October.

Europe News

Three Italian police killed in apparently deliberate house explosion

The two-storey farmhouse had been filled with gas and the explosion was set off when authorities opened the door, regional governor Luca Zaia told Sky TG24.

Gaza

Second drone attack hits Gaza flotilla's boat in Tunisia, activists sa

Projectiles on fire fell on the deck of the Alma vessel overnight on Wednesday, exploding and starting a blaze but the crew says no one was harmed in the incident.

Culture news

Giorgio Armani: an icon of fashion, film and sport 'Made in Italy'

As the world pays hommage to Giorgio Armani and his 50 years of success from the catwalks to the silver screen to the playing fields, Gabriele Barbati delves into the past of the man who helped put Milan on the map of fashion capitals and ensured 'Made in Italy' became a global symbol

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