Italy

Which Europeans have better skills in literacy, math and problem-solving?

Finnish adults score the highest in literacy, math, and problem-solving skills, while Portugal, Poland, Italy and Lithuania fall below the OECD average in all three competences.

Italy's Giorgia Meloni resigns from ECR parliamentary group

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Sunday she is resigning as president of the centre-right European Conservatives and Reformists Group.

Meloni's Italy Offers to Lead Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine: Will Europe Finally Act to End War?

Italy has become the first European country to publicly signal its readiness to participate in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, as discussions of a ceasefire grow. Italian Defense Minister..

The King of Spain visits Italy

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have arrived in Italy for a two-day State visit. They met Italian President Sergio Mattarella at his residence, the Quirinal Palace.

Full Video of Notre-Dame Re-Opening After 5 Years - Archbishop Knocks on Doors Following 2019 Fire

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has arrived in Paris to attend the highly anticipated reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral on December 7. The restoration of this iconic Gothic landmark marks a..

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Arrives in Paris to Attend Historic Reopening of Notre-Dame

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has arrived in Paris to attend the highly anticipated reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral on December 7. The restoration of this iconic Gothic landmark marks a..

Putin's Shocking Decision, Deploys Not Nuclear War Heads But Deadly 'Oreshnik' Hypersonic Missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled the "Oreshnik," a lethal missile system designed to target NATO's core. The announcement has stirred tensions, as Belarus demands that Russia deploy heavy..

Putin's Lethal 'Oreshnik' Targets NATO's Core | Belarus Demands Russia Unleash Heavy Firepower

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed the "Oreshnik," a powerful missile system aimed at countering NATO's influence. The unveiling has heightened tensions, with Belarus calling for the..

NATO Accepts Putin’s Win? Eyes Ceasefire for Ukraine War as Putin Remains Defiant | Details

NATO officials are reportedly shifting their approach to the ongoing war in Ukraine, as they move away from pushing for a military victory and instead focus on helping Kyiv secure a favorable position..

Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in prison in Italian femicide case

The brutal death of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin gripped Italy and fuelled demands to end violence against women.

Striking workers in Italy demand wage hikes amid soaring inflation

Italy's main unions held a nationwide strike on Friday to protest a proposed budget law.

Thousands of public sector workers in Italy protest against government budget plan

Unions stated that salary raises for public servants included in the budget law are not enough to bridge the gap with high inflation rates in the past three years.

Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors

Europe excels in ocean tech innovation but struggles with venture funding. An EU initiative aims to change that by helping startups gain investors' trust—from Italy's underwater WiFi to Portugal's..

Italian FM says ceasefire efforts are at the centre of G7 talks

"We are all in favour of a ceasefire in both scenarios (Gaza and Lebanon)," Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said during the G7 meeting in Italy.

Under tight security measures, G7 foreign ministers focus on Middle East and Ukraine in Italy

Key Arab leaders and the Arab League chief are also participating.

Fact check: Is illegal immigration to blame for rising sexual violence in Italy?

Italy's education minister sparked widespread outrage after claiming that the rise in sexual violence in the country is linked to illegal immigration, while delivering a message to a foundation that..

Which EU countries saw the biggest decline in bicycle production?

A new Eurostat data shows that the EU in 2023 has produced 24% less bicycles than in 2022. The highest decrease was recorded in Romania, Italy and Portugal.

Thousands demonstrate across France and Italy protesting violence against women

Violence against women and girls remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.

Italy recovers Etruscan artefacts worth €8 million bound for black market

Italian authorities are investigating two people for suspected theft of archaeological finds from the Etruscan era worth €8 million.

EU DECODED: Could lab-grown meat arrive in supermarkets soon?

In this episode we talk about new ways of manufacturing mankind’s primary source of protein: meat. The Netherlands, Spain and Germany lead the way in development of cell-based meat, but it has..

Tories say migration deals ‘won’t work’ as deterrent

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has argued that migration deals similar to those in Italy will not be effective as a deterrent. His comments follow official figures showing that over 800 migrants..

Italy: Clashes between police and students on 'No Meloni Day' leave 15 officers injured

At least 15 police officers were injured on Friday during violent clashes in Turin with students protesting against Italy's far-right government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Heavy rain causes flooding and destruction in Italy's Sicily region

Severe rainstorms lashed Sicily in southern Italy from Tuesday into Wednesday, sweeping cars out to sea and damaging homes.

Is Italy the worst EU country for fresh graduates?

Only 67.5% of people aged 20 to 34 manage to find a job in Italy within three years of graduation, Eurostat data shows.

Meloni’s man in Brussels dodges political questions in hearing

Raffaele Fitto has been nominated by Giorgia Meloni to be Italy's pick for the new Commission. Fitto demonstrated political versatility as he dodged questioning on domestic Italian issues and pledged..