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Green News

Trump Jr caught on camera allegedly killing rare bird in Venice lagoon

In a video published on a US lifestyle website, the son of the US president is seen holding a rifle and allegedly shooting at protected quail and ducks.

Italy

Italian court refers asylum seekers case to ECJ in challenge to Meloni

The Italian appeals court refused to approve the speedy expulsion of 43 asylum seekers detained in Albania under a controversial migration deal.

Italy

Why is Meloni being investigated for release of Libyan ICC suspect?

Giorgia Meloni is under investigation for the release and repatriation of the wanted Libyan general Osama Najim — also known as Almasri.

Culture news

Italy's top influencer Chiara Ferragni faces trial over 'Pandoro gate'

The direct summons was served on the leading Italian social media influencer's lawyers who maintain their client has 'committed no crime'.

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Europe News

Italy and France battered by Storm Herminia

Residents in the French city of Rennes have been forced to evacuate after the town's streets were hit by flash flooding.

World News

Italy PM Meloni under investigation for repatriation of Libyan warlord

Meloni said her justice and interior ministers and an under-secretary are also targeted in the investigation.

Travel News

Italy or Spain? Where you can save money on a European package holiday

Package holidays have been more popular since COVID - but that is driving up prices.

Albania

Ship with 49 migrants on board arrives in Albania from Italy

An Italian navy ship arrived Tuesday in Albania with 49 migrants who were intercepted in international waters. Their asylum applications are set to be handled by processing centres in Albania.

Nature

Egyptian god or alien species? Italy battling 10,000 predatory birds

Once venerated in ancient Egypt, the sacred ibis has spread from its native Africa to new European habitats.

Culture news

Syrian Heritage Week: A global call for preservation

International experts and academics wrapped up the Syrian Heritage Week in Rome with a debate on how to safeguard Syria’s cultural treasures. Led by the Heritage International Institute, the initiative aims to establish a global taskforce to protect heritage sites in the post-Assad era.

Europe News

Italy resumes policy of sending its unwanted migrants to Albania

A navy ship is now sailing to Shengjin in Albania with dozens of migrants on board, mostly from Egypt and Bangladesh, which are deemed safe countries.

Business

Italy’s oldest bank makes multi-billion takeover bid for Mediobanca

The deal could potentially help both Monte dei Paschi and Mediobanca maintain a robust capital position, as well as deliver profits.

Italy

Italian court upholds slander conviction against Amanda Knox

Knox wrongly accused a man of killing 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher. Her lawyers say police pressured her into doing so.

Europe News

Italy defends decision to expel Libyan warlord wanted by the ICC

Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court because he posed a danger to society.

Lifestyle

Is he Italian? Milan Fashion Week attendees share their style clues

Tailored suits, leather shoes, turtlenecks... At Milan Fashion Week, attendees had a debate: Can you really spot an Italian man’s style from a mile away?

Travel News

Flying into Rome? Look out for Europe's biggest airport solar farm

Passenger will get a bird's a eye view of 55,000 solar panels, installed alongside one of the runways.

Food and Drink

World Pizza Day: From Italy to world conquest

From its origins in the Roman world to its global popularity, not least in the United States, pizza has been recognised on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2017. Today, it remains one of the most consumed foods worldwide.

Sport

Lazio's falconer defies sacking for posting photos of penis implant

Spaniard Juan Bernabé was fired by Lazio football club for posting photos of his penis on social media after undergoing enhancement surgery.

Italy

Cecilia Sala freed from Iran with Elon Musk's help, reports claim

Tesla and X owner is reported to have used a personal connection with Iran's ambassador to the UN after Sala was detained in Tehran in December.

Green News

Italy will take wind and solar energy from Albania via Adriatic seabed

The UAE is lending technology and expertise for the project.

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