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Ambassador Marilina Armellin praises Pakistan’s measures to combat human trafficking

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin has praised Pakistan’s measures to combat human trafficking. Pakistan and Italy recently reached an agreement to finalize a formal deal aimed at jointly combating human trafficking and illegal migration. This significant development occurred during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, and Ambassador Marilina Armellin. […]

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024 by Covert

Italy: The pretty town overlooked by tourists rushing to Venice

Max Parry Padua: Northern Italy boasts fabulous cities that see Brits flock to them every year. Milan, Bologna, Bergamo, Turin, Verona and, of course, Venice. The region, Italy’s wealthiest, is home to rustic architecture and a culinary culture to make the mouth water. However, the north of Italy is home to plenty of other spots […]

July 21, 2024July 21, 2024 by Covert

Dozens held in Italy for migrant visa fraud

Rome: More than 40 people have been held in Italy over migrant visa fraud, police and prosecutors said this week, weeks after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni complained that mafia groups were exploiting the system for profit. Forty-four people were apprehended, including 13 put in jail, 24 under house arrest and seven in custody. They were […]

July 21, 2024July 21, 2024 by Covert

Enhanced Pakistan-Italy ties discussed as Mohsin Naqvi meets Ambassador Marilina Armellin

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, met with the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin here this week. During the meeting, bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest were discussed in detail. The Federal Minister for Interior said that his recent visit to Italy was successful and productive, and during the meeting […]

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024 by Covert

Italy: PM Meloni insists French election result not defeat for far right

Rome: Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, this week said that no party in France emerged victorious in the just-concluded legislative elections, in which the far-right National Rally (RN) was beaten into third by a leftist coalition and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist bloc. The Italian leader’s comments were part of reactions pouring from across Europe over […]

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024 by Covert

Italy’s embassy in Pakistan confirms increase in Schengen visa fees

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy embassy in Pakistan this week confirmed increase in the Schengen visa fees. “Please be informed that, following the publication of the Delegated Regulation of the European Commission n. 2024/1415 of 14/03/2024, Schengen visa fee amounts have changed,” said a statement by the embassy. It added: “The new wording of the art. […]

July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 by Covert

Italy claims 1 billion euros in unpaid taxes from Google

Covert Report Milan : Italy is asking Google to pay 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) in unpaid taxes and penalties, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday, seven years after the US company settled a landmark tax dispute with Rome authorities. “We comply with tax regulations in all countries where we […]

July 7, 2024July 7, 2024 by Covert

Italy: Water emergency halts tourist arrivals at popular Capri island

Newswire Rome: A water emergency prompted the mayor of Capri — one of Italy’s most popular islands — to order a halt to the arrival of tourists on Saturday, in a crisis that has deprived some areas of any water supply. Without a water supply, it is impossible to guarantee essential services to “thousands of […]

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 by Covert

Why you should visit Italy’s secret city

Larry Olmsted Milan: “Move over Milan, A Guide To Turin, Italy’s Most Elegant City,” was a Vogue headline less than two years ago, with the fashion magazine explaining that “Turin—Italy’s fourth largest city, located just 45-minutes from Milan by train—has somehow remained blithely under wraps.” Less than a year ago, London’s Telegraph explained “Why Turin […]

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 by Covert

Italy: Meloni shows credentials at G7 summit

Crispian Balmer Bari: Since taking office in 2022, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proved a pragmatic partner on major international issues, assuaging fears she would be a dogmatic conservative unwilling to compromise. But at the Group of Seven summit that she hosted in southern Italy this week, Meloni showed she had some red lines […]

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 by Covert

Italy confirms commitment to water management in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Marilina Armellin this week signed the agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the initiative ‘Water for Development: supporting sustainable mountain development and adaptation policies’. The initiative, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), aims to increase the climate change adaptation capacity […]

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024 by Covert

Italy, Iran, senior diplomats confer on Syria situation

Tehran: Italian Foreign Ministry Special Envoy for Syria Stefano Ravagnan met the Iranian foreign minister’s senior adviser for special political affairs Ali Asghar Khaji this week and discussed the latest developments in Syria on national and foreign fields. Expressing concern regarding the difficult economic situation of the Syrian people and the reduction of humanitarian aid, […]

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024 by Covert

Ambassador Marilina Armellin hosts reception on Italian National Day

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin this week hosted a grant reception to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Italy. Federal Minister for Housing Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Senator Sherry Rehman, cut a cake on the occasion. This event was attended by a diverse assembly of guests, including government officials, diplomats, business […]

June 9, 2024June 9, 2024 by Covert

78th Republic Day: Italy for international peace, stability

Newswire Rome: On the 78th anniversary of Italy’s Republic Day, President Sergio Mattarella laid the traditional laurel wreath at the Milite Ignoto at the Altare della Patria, in Piazza Venezia Rome this week. Presidents of the Chamber and Senate, Ignazio La Russa and Lorenzo Fontana, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni were also in attendance. To […]

June 9, 2024June 9, 2024 by Covert

Italy pledges millions to support Palestinians at Rome meeting

Rome: Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani said Rome would provide new funding of around €35 million for the Palestinian population. Five million euros will go to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the other 30 million will be allocated to the ‘Food for Gaza’ initiative. Israel previously accused UNRWA of collaborating with […]

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 by Covert

Italy: Museum recreates Tanzanian butterfly forest

Newswire Trento: In a lush greenhouse high in the Alps, butterflies of various species and colors flutter freely while butterfly pupae are suspended in a structure as they grow into adult insects. This is the Butterfly Forest in the tropical mountain greenhouse in Trento, Italy, a project by the Museo delle Scienze (MUSE), an Italian […]

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 by Covert

Italy seeks enhanced collaboration with Pakistan in textile, agriculture, machinery

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, this week emphasized the potential for enhanced cooperation between Italy and Pakistan, particularly in the textile, machinery, agriculture, and dairy sectors, during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The Finance Minister welcomed the Italian Ambassador and highlighted the significant improvements in Pakistan’s economic landscape. He […]

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 by Covert

Italy extends support for ceasefire in Gaza

Newswire Rome: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week extended her country’s support to reaching a sustainable cease-fire in Gaza. In a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa in Rome, Meloni said she is supporting international efforts for the release of all remaining hostages held in Gaza by Hamas and towards a drastic improvement […]

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 by Covert

Italy embassy supports Glaciers Inventory of Pakistan launch

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in close collaboration with the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Government of Gilgit Baltistan and EvK2CNR Italy presented the Glaciers Inventory of Pakistan. This initiative marks a significant step forward in understanding and preserving Pakistan’s invaluable glacial resources. Participating in the […]

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024 by Covert

Meloni: “We European Conservatives are the engine and protagonists of the Renaissance”

Rome: “Today may be a different moment, we are ahead of decisive European elections because for the first time the result of such elections could put an end to unnatural and counterproductive majorities. It’s time to up the ante. We European Conservatives are the engine and protagonists of the Renaissance of our continent.” This was […]

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024 by Covert

Italy Ambassador Marilina Armellin meets PM

Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif this week held a meeting with Italy’s Ambassador Marilina Armellin. At the meeting, the PM said that Pakistan deeply valued its multifaceted relations with Italy spanning over many decades, which had always been marked by goodwill and trust. The prime minister said that the two sides also […]

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 by Covert

Italy: Island inundated with adoption offers

Newswire Rome: When the mayor of a remote Italian island grappling with an overpopulation of feral goats offered to give the animals away, he anticipated a smattering of interest from farmers on neighbouring isles who were perhaps keen to boost their production of ricotta cheese. But as news of his “adopt a goat” initiative spread […]

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 by Covert

Italy’s driving craze: Odd names, high speeds

James Raia Naples: Occasionally, a Ferrari or another elite supercar that made the country’s automotive industry famous, maneuver along small roads. But they’re outliers, open-road machines glorified in movies and showcased by snooty auction houses. Little cars, some familiar but with unfamiliar names reign in the nation’s maze of constant congestion and ego-driven driving. Narrow, […]

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 by Covert

Ambassador Marilina Armellin, CG Danilo Giurdanella visit Sindh

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin and Italian Consul General Danilo Giurdanella along with the delegation called on Sindh Minister for Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives Sindh Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah and Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah this week. They also visited the ancient Chowkundi graveyard. Provincial Minister Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah […]

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 by Covert

Italy: Florence is still one of the finest cities

Nicky Swallow Florence: March 30 2024 was a sunny Easter Saturday in Florence. In historic Piazza del Duomo, preparations were being made for the Scoppio del Carro (the Explosion of the Cart), the centuries-old ritual that features a parade of costumed flag-throwers and musicians, a towering cart laden with fireworks, a mechanical dove and lots […]

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 by Covert

EU Policy: Italy to challenge Nutri-Score with constitution

Rome: Giorgia Meloni’s party is proposing a tweak in the country’s constitution that would complicate adoption of the colour-coded front-of-packet labelling in Italy – and Europe. The Italian government is proposing an amendment to its constitution that would stymie introduction of the EU-backed Nutri-Score system in the mediterranean state, Euronews reported. Italy has long been […]

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 by Covert

Ambassador Marilina Armellin appreciates pace and output of Olive Culture Project in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin has expressed her appreciation at the pace and output of Olive Culture Project with the close cooperation of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research. She expressed these views at the recent Steering Committee meeting for the “Olive Culture – Holistic and Multi Professional Mechanism for […]

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 by Covert

IPRI, ILA Italy ink MoU on cooperation in international law development

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Italian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA Italy) and the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) this week signed a General Agreement for Cooperation to promote cooperation, information exchange and academic programs between the two Institutions on issues pertaining to understanding and development of international law. This strategic alliance marks a […]

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 by Covert

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni throws her hat in the ring for EU elections

Newswire Live from the Fratelli d’Italia programmatic conference in Pescara, the Italian prime minister this week announced her candidacy in the European elections next June Giorgia Meloni is officially a candidate in the European elections next June. From the stage of the programmatic conference of her party, Brothers of Italy, in Pescara, the Prime Minister […]

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 by Covert

Ambassador Marilina Armellin holds productive meeting with Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin this week held a productive meeting with Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Chaudhry Salik Hussain. They discussed avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation between their nations. Minister Hussain began by expressing Pakistan’s deep appreciation for Italy’s continued support and friendship over the years. He emphasized the significant […]

April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 by Covert

Italy’s leader keeps the focus on migration on her fourth visit to Tunisia in a year

Newswire Tunis: The head of Italy’s right-wing government acknowledged Wednesday that Tunisia cannot serve as a dumping ground for migrants, days after Tunisia’s president reaffirmed his unwillingness to let Europe outsource migration problems by sending those not welcome there to his country. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni said during a visit to Tunisia — her fourth […]

April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 by Covert

Ambassador Marilina Armellin greets Muslims on Eidul Fitr

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin this week greeted the Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eidul Fitr. In a message, she said the Eid teaches sacrifice and tolerance. “I send my warm greetings to Muslims in Pakistan, Italy and all around the world who are celebrating Eidul-Fitr,” she added. […]

April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 by Covert

EU’s Michel meets Meloni: Efficient migration management is a priority

Newswire Rome: European Council chief Charles Michel used his trip to Rome this week to emphasise that migration management, repatriation, and third-country deals will remain a priority. Following a visit to Rome, where Michel met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss her priorities for the EU, the European Council president commented on the […]

April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 by Covert

Italy: ‘Guerilla rewilding’ as beavers reappear in rivers

Rome: Never mind finding beavers – even finding traces of their activity takes patience in central Italy. After crossing a sodden field next to the River Tiber in the Tuscan hills, huge clumps of mud sticking to his shoes, Alessio Bariviera is using a machete to cut his way through thick undergrowth. It has been […]

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 by Covert

Off season Italy: Florence comes alive in fall

Noo Saro-Wiwa Florence: Marina Serena Cacciapuoti is the co-founder and creative director of Italy Segreta, an online magazine that explores the hidden corners of the country and provides an insider’s perspective on Italian culture, travel, food, and lifestyle. Marina grew up between Rome and Florence before moving to New York in 2014, where she worked […]

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 by Covert

Italy sees debt ‘surely’ staying below 140% of GDP this year

Newswire Rome: Italy’s government expects debt this year to “surely” stay below 140% of gross domestic product. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Ambrosetti Workshop in Cernobbio, Italy, Finance Ministry undersecretary Federico Freni said the country’s expected growth will be “around 1%” in 2024. Last Friday, the Bank of Italy said the country’s […]

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 by Covert

Inflation lower in Italy than rest of Europe

Rome: Italy’s inflation rate rose to 1.3% in March compared to a year ago, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated. There’s perhaps no better example of a ‘soft landing’ than the current state of the Italian economy. While Italy’s economic activity has significantly decelerated from the elevated post-pandemic growth rates observed in 2021 and […]

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 by Covert

Movie tourism in Italy: From silver screen to trips & treks

Newswire Rome: Who has never dreamed of retracing the steps of the best-loved protagonists of the silver screen? Hands up if you haven’t imagined yourself being beckoned by Anita Ekberg in a long black dress, wet from bathing in the Trevi Fountain, or driving through the Tuscan hills in a Fiat 500 convertible! In response […]

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 by Covert

Lebanon’s Najib Mikati mistakes aide to Giorgia Meloni for Italy’s PM

Newswire Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati this week mistook an aide to Giorgia Meloni for the Italian Prime Minister herself when a delegation from Rome arrived in Beirut. Mr Mikati was waiting on the tarmac at Beirut airport for the Italian leader to descend the stairs from her plane. As one of Ms Meloni’s […]

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 by Covert