Italy

Italian police uncover secret art forgery workshop in Rome selling fake Picasso and Rembrandt works

In total, 71 fake paintings attributed to Picasso, Rembrandt, and other celebrated artists have been seized by Italian authorities.

Italy PM Meloni Visits Pope Francis in Hospital, Says He’s Alert and in Good Spirits Amid Recovery

Italian PM Meloni visited Pope Francis in the hospital, reporting that the pontiff was "alert, responsive, and in good spirits" despite battling pneumonia and a complicated bronchial infection. The..

Hospitalised Pope Francis in good spirits, says Italian PM Meloni

Hospitalised Pope Francis in good spirits, says Italian PM Meloni The 88-year-old pontiff, despite battling pneumonia and a severe bronchial infection, was alert and responsive, Meloni stated on..

Olly conquers hearts with 'Bittersweet Nostalgia' at Italy's Sanremo festival

The 23-year-old singer-songwriter took home the top prize with his song 'Bittersweet nostalgia' - and he'll now automatically qualify for Eurovision.

Carnival celebrations kick off in Italy

Multiple Italian cities are planning carnival events for the days and weeks ahead. In Venice and Viareggio, the celebrations have already begun.

The rise of Como 1907: Italy's richest club

Italy's Lake Como is a top European holiday hotspot. The new team in charge of the local football club, Como 1907, hope to make the city a popular football destination too.

What’s at risk for Made-in-Italy products if Trumps imposes tariffs?

With the U.S. as the largest non-EU market for Italian exports, tariffs imposed by President Trump could significantly impact sectors like wine, spirits, and furniture. Federvini, representing wine and..

Italian government denies illegal spying on journalists and activists using military-grade software

A minister told parliament that while the government does have a contract with Israeli cyber solutions firm Paragon, it has not overstepped the law in its use of spyware technology.

Italy Arrests 181 In Anti-Mafia Raid, PM Meloni Hails 'Hard Blow' To Cosa Nostra's Revival Attempt

Italian police arrested 181 suspected mafia members in a massive raid against cosa nostra in palermo. the operation, involving 1,200 officers, targeted high-ranking bosses, extortionists, and drug..

Brussels to Venice night train's maiden voyage 'couldn't even enter Italy': Here's why

The head of the company behind the journey said 'the Italians began to change their minds' on allowing the train into the country.

US importers stockpiling Italian prosecco amid fears of potential tariffs

During the first Trump administration, Italian wines were exempt from tariffs, and as of right now, no duties have been declared against European allies. However, to safeguard the market, Prosecco..

Nutella celebrates 60 years

Featuring archive materials and limited-edition jars, the exhibition at the MAXXI Museum in Rome shows how the spread, created in post-war Italy, has become a cultural icon across generations worldwide

Clean up efforts are underway in the Italian city of Messina following severe floods

Local officials reported a month's worth of rain fell in just four hours.

Italy takes back 43 migrants following court ruling

Iran Gives New Home to Qadr 380 Cruise Missiles: Take a Tour of Massive Underground 'Missile City'

Iran unveils its third underground "missile city"—a massive, fortified base that houses Qadr 380 cruise missiles, capable of launching in under five minutes. This new facility, located in the..

Top European court orders Italy to tackle mafia-caused pollution in area with high cancer rates

Mafia informants directed police to specific sites where toxic rubbish was dumped.

Italy returns ancient Iraqi artefacts seized from illegal traffickers

The ancient artefacts, which include four terracotta cones and a cuneiform tablet, were presented at a ceremony in Rome attended by police officials and Iraq’s ambassador to Italy.

Yogi Adityanath Meets Italian Delegation at Mahakumbh – CM Impressed by their Shiv Tandav Chanting

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently met a distinguished delegation from Italy at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The delegation, led by Mahi Guruji, the founder of the Meditation and..

Italy and Starlink: What's at stake if a deal goes ahead?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said her government is in talks with several private companies including Elon Musk's SpaceX over the country's telecoms security system. What consequences..

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrives in Kyiv to underscore support for Ukraine

The surprise visit comes a day after Pistorius met with his counterparts from France, the UK, Italy and Poland to discuss coordinating their defence plans and assistance for Ukraine.

Three people killed in an avalanche in Italy's Leopontine Alps

A group of five skiers was hit by the avalanche above the village of Trasquera in the Piedmont region. Two survived and were helicoptered to hospital.

Iran's 'Eqtedar' Military Exercise: Air Defense Drills & Nuclear Site Protection –Threat to U.S

Iran has launched its new military exercise, "Eqtedar" (Might), in the western and northern air defense zones, including regions hosting critical nuclear facilities like Fordow and Khondab. This..

Dolce & Gabbana bring Baroque splendour and Sicilian heritage to Paris in stunning exhibition

For the first time in their 40-year history, the Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana are showcasing their work in the French fashion capital.

Italy's FM Antonio Tajani meets Lebanon's new president Josep Aoun for talks in Beirut

Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Bloodbath In Syria Between U.S Vs Turkey Backed Forces | Deadly On Street Clashes Kill 40

Fierce clashes continue in northern Syria between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed groups, resulting in around 40 deaths. Despite U.S. efforts to ease tensions, Turkey views the YPG..