Newswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Meloni was the sole European leader at Trump’s presidential inauguration last Monday, an honour that came barely two weeks after she flew to Florida to meet him at his Mar-a-Lago retreat, and propelled her into pole position to become Washington’s new go-to ally in Europe. “Trump has chosen her for […]
Read MoreJean-Pierre Darnis Rome: Giorgia Meloni was the only leader of a European Union member state at the second inauguration of Donald Trump. The Meloni government’s relationship with the Trump presidency appears to be a crucial issue, both at the Italian and European level. The question is whether, yielding to Trump’s siren calls, the government may […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy has always been a highly desired location for tourism, residence and property purchase. With its picturesque landscapes, artistic and cultural importance, and rich history, it checks the boxes for many expats. Foreigners are also drawn to the mild Mediterranean climate and lower cost of living, making Italy a popular destination for retirees. […]
Read MoreRome: It was one of the most daunting items in her in-tray when she was appointed Italy’s prime minister just over two years ago. Giorgia Meloni had been elected on a promise to stop the boats that brought tens of thousands of migrants and refugees from North Africa to Italy with metronomic regularity every year. […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week hailed Italy’s “excellent” relations with Greece, emphasizing their shared geostrategic identity and close cooperation on key issues such as security, migration and climate challenges. “Our two countries share a common geostrategic identity,” Meloni said during her annual press conference, highlighting her strong working relationship with Greek […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: From June 1, 2023 until today, the first reception center on the island of Lampedusa, in the Mediterranean has hosted a total of 126,000 migrants, says the Italian Red Cross, who manage the center. Between June 1, 2023 and mid-January 2025, the reception center, or hotspot on the Italian island of Lampedusa, in […]
Read MoreRome: Looking towards the semicircular apse with a frescoed image of a partially identifiable Christ on a throne staring back at them, the archaeologists crouching in the small space deep beneath a residential building in Naples were left speechless. They were amid the remains of an 11th-century church. The archaeologists, however, could not take the […]
Read MoreAngela Giuffrida Rome: Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said she is “in tune on many issues” with her British counterpart, Keir Starmer, especially “the fight against mass illegal immigration” and the need to explore “innovative solutions” when it comes to processing asylum claims, touting Italy’s controversial agreement with Albania. Meloni told the weekly magazine […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s right-wing government wants to set an example the rest of the EU can follow with its migration policy. But it ran into legal obstacles with its cornerstone project – to process asylum claims in Albania. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has pointed out repeatedly this year that it has succeeded in reducing […]
Read MoreRome: Premier Giorgia Meloni vowed to keep working to make Italy stronger in her massage to the Italian people this week. “Some people will not be able to stay at home with their loved ones at this time but will continue to be at everyone’s service – I am thinking of the armed forces, the […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: In 1947, Gorizia was abruptly split between Italy and Slovenia. In 2025, the two towns will reunite as the first transnational European Capital of Culture. Right now, I’m standing in Nova Gorica – a modest but beautiful planned Modernist town in Slovenia with a population of 30,000. But if I take just a […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has been named as the “most powerful person in Europe” by Politico. The media outlet released its annual ranking list of 28 most influential people in the continent. “The list captures another continental trend: the ascent of right-wing populists and ultranationalist figures. These leaders, who have undermined civil-rights […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Rome this week, emphasizing the importance of achieving a “lasting political solution” through a two-state solution, News.az reports citing foreign media. According to an Italian government statement, she confirmed her country’s commitment to a “lasting political solution based on the two […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad The World’s most beautiful Italian ship ‘Amerigo Vespucci’ this week docked first time at the port of Karachi, the city of lights. The visit of 93-year-old Amerigo Vespucci to Pakistan is part of a two-year voyage 2023-25, across 30 countries, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. The […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Rome this week. The two leaders discussed several challenges facing the European Union. ‘Old friendship, new chapter, big plans,’ Orbán wrote in a post on X following the meeting. During their discussions, Meloni congratulated Orbán on Hungary’s successful EU Presidency, highlighting […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: Milan has a new center for migrants, the Milano Welcome Center, which will be a unique point of access to services for those who just arrived in town and have been granted international protection. The Milano Welcome Center, housed in a refurbished 2,000-square-meter municipal building near Milan Central Station, hosts approximately 60 professionals, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy is top for the amount of funding received under the European Union’s near 200 billion euro post-COVID Recovery Fund for its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) with 122 billion received out of the total of 194, Premier Giorgia Meloni said after a meeting of the ‘Control Room’ on the plan this […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: Due to its high quality of life, Milan ranks first on the list of the most livable cities in Italy, Azernews reports. Milan, along with Bolzano, Monza and Brianza, Bologna, and Trento, makes up the top five most livable cities in Italy. The study considered several key factors, including economic development, environmental sustainability, […]
Read MoreBuenos Aires: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Javier Milei met in Buenos Aires after the G20 summit in Brazil to discuss strengthening ties between Italy and Argentina. This marked Meloni’s first bilateral meeting in Latin America since taking office in 2022—a choice she emphasized was no coincidence during their joint press conference. Both leaders […]
Read MoreLaura Itzkowitz Rome: Parmigiano-Reggiano is one of the world’s most famous and beloved cheeses, yet its birthplace is rarely one of the first places that people think of when planning a trip to Italy. What a shame. Despite living in Rome for five years and visiting Italy dozens of times before that, it took me […]
Read MoreAkbar Novruz Baku: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week strongly advocated for the inclusion of nuclear energy in the global energy mix, emphasizing its potential as a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. During her speech at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Meloni acknowledged the urgent need to limit […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The ancient Roman archaeological park of Pompeii in southern Italy said this week it would cap daily visitor numbers at 20,000 as a response to its surging popularity. The change, effective from Nov 15, comes after a peak of more than 36,000 daily entrances on a free-admission, the park said in a statement. […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Marilina Armellin, the Ambassador to Italy, met with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz this week and discussed the promotion of cooperation in tourism, textile, leather, marble, carpets and other sectors. During the meeting, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz offered Italy to increase olive cultivation in Chakwal. During the meeting, Italian investment in livestock and […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Italy-Libya Business Forum, opened by the Prime Ministers Giorgia Meloni and Abdelhamid Dbeibah, was a great success. Also present were the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Aldolfo Urso, and the Minister of Economy of Libya’s National Unity Government, Mohammed HuejHuej. This was recalled on X by the Italian Embassy in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad’s new eatery Tommasini Pasticceria is straight from the coast of northern Italy. The café is the first franchise of a family-run bakery in the Italian town of Riccione. Nestled in a small coastal town called Riccione in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy is the Pasticceria Tommasini Caffetteria. The family-run bakery […]
Read MoreEmma Bubola Rome: Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, had scored a coup. She pushed through a tough anti-migration plan that would force some asylum seekers headed for Italy instead into a detention center in Albania while their claims are heard. At a time when anti-immigration sentiments are rising in Europe, the program caught the eyes […]
Read MoreKristina Killgrove Naples: An ancient temple made by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture has finally been found off the Italian coast near Naples. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Archaeologists have discovered ancient altars and inscribed marble slabs submerged along the Italian […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: RENK Group AG, a leading provider of military and civilian propulsion solutions, announced the founding of its new subsidiary, RENK ITALIA Srl. Based in La Spezia, a strategically significant region for defence and industrial projects, this move will enhance the company’s ability to serve Italian customers and expand its influence across the Mediterranean. […]
Read MoreThe aircraft carrier’s arrival focuses on fostering discussions on defence and security collaborations. An Italian aircraft carrier has arrived at Karachi port, marking a significant moment for industrial collaboration between Italy and Pakistan. The vessel, known as al Pino, is equipped with advanced frigate technology and will be docked from 14 to 16 October. Today, […]
Read MoreThe Italian government blocked all new arms deals with Israel within weeks after it launched a war on Gaza, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told the Senate, according to the ANSA news agency. Speaking to the Senate Tuesday, Meloni defended the arms agreements Italy has with Israel, saying the conditions were stricter than those of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: This week Italian puppeteer Nina delivered a captivating performance at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi during the World Cultural Festival. Her show, titled “I Put My Heart Into It,” was unique in that it featured no spoken words, relying entirely on the expressive gestures of her puppets and an evocative […]
Read MoreRome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has withdrawn a defamation suit against a historian who called the far-right leader a “neo-Nazi at heart”, his lawyer said this week. Left-wing classicist Luciano Canfora, 82, made the comments during a school debate in Bari, southern Italy, in April 2022 — six months before the Brothers of Italy […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Convener of the Pakistan-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Group Shazia Marri this week called for enhancing’ ties between Pakistan and Italy through cultural exchanges, youth development programs and people-to-people contact. Shazia Marri expressed these views while chairing the maiden meeting of Pakistan-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG). Besides the officers from the Ministries of Foreign […]
Read MoreRome: A restaurant dedicated to Giorgia Meloni has opened in the vicinity of a camp in Albania where the asylum claims of people who seek to enter the EU by sea will be processed as part of a controversial pact promoted by the Italian far-right prime minister. Trattoria Meloni, a seafood restaurant in the northern […]
Read MoreJames Stewart Destinations like Cinque Terre, in the northwestern Riviera, and the southern Amalfi Coast tend to hog all the attention, and for good reason: their colourful houses, precipitous cliffs and turquoise waters are what many associate with the Mediterranean. But travellers who venture further afield are justly rewarded. From north to south, we pick […]
Read MoreAlessia Peretti Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has pledged to push for the review of the European Green Deal, criticising its “ideological approach” and warning that it risks leading to deindustrialisation. Meloni criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s flagship project at the Confindustria conference. “Shall we say that it’s not the smartest […]
Read MoreRudy Ruitenberg and Tom Kington Paris and Rome: France and Italy ordered the next generation of the SAMP/T air-defense system as they seek better protection against threats including hypersonic missiles, with French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu touting the “fully European” nature of the system. Lecornu announced an order for eight SAMP/T NG systems, with […]
Read MoreNewswire Naples: Known as “Naples” in English and deriving from the Greek word “Neapolis,” meaning “new city,” Naples is the largest city in southern Italy and the third largest in the country. With its mysterious streets, laid-back atmosphere and delicious cuisine, Naples is one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. Although some may initially consider the […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: An original print of a famous photograph of Winston Churchill has been found in Italy after going missing from an Ottawa hotel and replaced with a fake. The 1941 photo – known as “The Roaring Lion” – was taken by Yousuf Karsh shortly after Churchill gave a wartime speech to Canada’s parliament. On […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Marmolada glacier, the largest and most symbolic of the Dolomites, could melt completely by 2040 owing to rising average temperatures, experts have said. Italian scientists who are monitoring glaciers and the impact of climate emergency, and who took part in a campaign launched by environmentalist group Legambiente, the international commission for […]
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