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Now playing Next Europe News What's in the EU's 10-point plan to tackle Lampedusa migrant crisis? The EU has promised immediate support to Italy as the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa struggles with a surge in migrant arrivals, but has failed to clarify what new measures its so-called '10-point plan for Lampedusa' includes. 18/09/2023
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Now playing Next no comment Watch: Mud covers Alpine town in Italy after landslide After searching homes and cars overnight, authorities said all residents were accounted for. 14/08/2023
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Now playing Next Italy Italy's government cuts benefits to thousands of families by SMS Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government is putting an end to benefits for thousands of families and individuals deemed 'fit to work'. 03/08/2023
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Now playing Next Italy Italy calls for more equal relationship with migration producing states Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has called for a new and more equal relationship between Europe and the developing countries that produce migrants. 23/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Italy wants fewer foreigners running its museums and galleries Cecilie Hollberg won landmark court cases to protect the marble masterpiece David’s familiar image against misuse. 19/07/2023
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