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New twists to Commissioner saga as Breton slams VDL on his way out

Tensions rose on Monday as Breton publicly resigned from his role as Commissioner complicating her efforts to present a new College of 26 for the new term.

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Italy and Spain could face austerity in race to net-zero

Study suggests green financing will boost the economy but Mediterranean countries will endure fiscal challenges.

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Italian men fined for stealing butterflies from Sri Lanka

The two men from northern Italy face two years in jail if they fail to pay the fine by 24 September.

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Starmer seeks to learn from Italy's 'dramatic' decline in migrants

The centre-left Labour Party prime minister isn't a natural ally of Giorgia Meloni, who heads the far-right Brothers of Italy party, yet the two sides hope to work together to reduce irregular migration to Europe and improve the UK's relations with the rest of the continent.

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Italian Deputy PM Salvini to face charges over migrant ship case

Prosecutors in Sicily have accused Salvini of alleged kidnapping after he decided to leave a migrant rescue ship stranded at sea for 19 days.

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Italy mulls bringing back nuclear energy plants

The government has appointed teams to draft specific laws to address a renewed Italian interest in nuclear energy, as well as parliamentary committees that will examine the possibilities.

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Stolen 'iconic' Winston Churchill print found in Italy

An original print of one of Winston Churchill’s most iconic portraits has been discovered in Italy after it disappeared in Canada two years ago.

Design

Carlo Mollino furniture sale blocked by Italian government

Expected to sell for millions, the Italian government says it made a "mistake" by allowing a London auction house to sell the classic furniture as it's part of the country's 'cultural heritage.'

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WATCH: High costs for Italian families as children head back to school

School expenses are constantly increasing, and this year Italian families have spent around seven per cent more on school supplies compared to 2023.

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How climate change is killing one of Italy’s largest glaciers

Since 1888, the glacier has lost more than 80 per cent of its surface area.

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Italian government faces a split over citizenship reform debate

A proposal to grant Italian citizenship to foreign nationals who complete 10 years of education has the coalition government in Rome divided.

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Meloni: We must not give up on Ukraine

Zelenskyy and Meloni discussed Ukraine's immediate needs before winter, with Meloni emphasizing continued support as vital for Italy's national interest and global stability.

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Libyan coastguard returns boat with 64 migrants to shore

The incident comes just days after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya and 22 out of 32 people on board went missing, presumed drowned.

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Italy's Commissioner pick Fitto might face a rocky road to approval

Many agree that if Brothers of Italy's Fitto is given the executive vice-president portfolio in charge of the economy and post-pandemic recovery, this would be a significant victory for Rome.

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Man swept away as heavy rain batters northern Italy

Scientists warn that the climate crisis is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, downbursts and flooding in Europe and around the globe.

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Italian minister apologises to wife, PM and staff over affair scandal

After revelations of his affair with a social media influencer, whom he nominated for a senior advisor role, Italian minister apologised to his wife, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the government, and his colleagues for the embarrassment he caused.

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One person missing and bridges collapse as storms hit northern Italy

The heavy rain has also caused widespread disruption and damage in Milan where a courthouse has been flooded.

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2,000-year-old battering ram from Roman battle discovered in the Med

Researchers have discovered a bronze battering ram off the coast of Sicily in Italy.

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'We are making history,' Italy PM Meloni tells her Brothers of Italy

The far-right party met to review achievements and prepare for EU-mandated budgetary adjustments amid controversy surrounding Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano.

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WATCH: Birds of prey protect Pompeii against pigeons

Ten birds of prey protect the Roman ruins of Pompeii from pesky pigeons that pose a risk to the archaeological excavations.

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