Donald Trump criticized Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for not supporting the US in its conflict with Iran, escalating a diplomatic rift. Meloni's government declined to publicly respond to Trump's remarks.
Italy's Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin stated that the government's goal for the Ilva plant is to make it one of the most modern in Europe. He emphasized the need for balance between environmental and territorial policies and industrial investment, noting that Italy already possesses the most modern steelworks on the continent.
The European Commission is set to recommend that Italy's broad energy cost mitigation measures be replaced with targeted support for vulnerable households and energy-intensive firms, citing fiscal inefficiency and echoing IMF concerns. Rome seeks fiscal flexibility to address rising costs, but Brussels emphasizes the need for temporary, targeted aid compatible with fiscal discipline.
Musician Allevi found solace in composing a cello concerto, MM22, after his myeloma diagnosis, inspired by Bach. Several Italian government ministers and political figures, including Elly Schlein, Paolo Gentiloni, and Romano Prodi, are expected to attend the "Mediterraneo, geografia del futuro. Nasce Il Sole 24 ORE NextMed" event.
Musician Allevi found solace and inspiration in his myeloma diagnosis, composing a cello concerto based on musical notes of the word. Italian government ministers and political figures, including Matteo Piantedosi, Carlo Nordio, Elly Schlein, and Romano Prodi, are expected to attend the "Mediterraneo, geografia del futuro" event.
Italy's justice ministry faces crisis over presidential pardon for Nicole Minetti, linked to Silvio Berlusconi's 'bunga bunga' scandal, sparking calls for Justice Minister Carlo Nordio's resignation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Thursday, Italian media reported, in an effort to repair relations following Trump's extraordinary criticism of the pontiff's anti-war rhetoric. Rubio will also meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, amid growing transatlantic tensions over the Middle East conflict.
The Italian government is reportedly investigating the Venice Biennale over Russian participation Read Full Article at RT.com
Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating Venice Biennale organizers after Russia was allowed to return to the prestigious art festival. Inspectors were dispatched to examine documents related to the planned reopening of the Russian pavilion, as well as those of Iran and Israel. The European Commission has condemned the decision, while Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli said he will not attend the festival's opening on May 9.
Italy's Culture Ministry is investigating Venice Biennale organizers after Russia was allowed to reopen its national pavilion. Inspectors are examining documents related to the Russian, Iranian, and Israeli pavilions. The European Commission condemned the decision, while Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli said he will not attend the May 9 opening. The Biennale jury will exclude Russia and Israel from award consideration.
The Italian government has extradited to the United States a Chinese man wanted by authorities there on hacking charges that include stealing Covid-19 medical research, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The source declined to say when Xu Zewei was flown out of Italy, saying only that he was already in the United States. The move follows a ruling by a top Italian court earlier this month allowing the extradition. Xu was arrested in Milan on July 3 at the request of US...
Italy has approved the extradition of Chinese national Xu Zewei to the United States on hacking charges related to stealing Covid-19 medical research. An Italian court ruled earlier this month that Xu could be extradited. The US Justice Department alleges Xu hacked and stole crucial Covid-19 research at the behest of the Chinese government. Xu's lawyer claims his client was a victim of mistaken identity.
Italy has approved the extradition of Chinese national Xu Zewei to the United States on hacking charges. The US Justice Department alleges Xu stole crucial Covid-19 medical research at the behest of the Chinese government. An Italian court ruled earlier this month that Xu could be extradited. Xu's lawyer claims his client was a victim of mistaken identity.
Italy has approved the extradition of Chinese national Xu Zewei to the United States on hacking charges related to stealing Covid-19 medical research. An Italian court ruled earlier this month that Xu could be extradited. The US Justice Department alleges Xu hacked at the behest of the Chinese government. Xu's lawyer claims his client was a victim of mistaken identity.
Pietro Mattei, nephew of Enrico Mattei who founded Eni in 1953, has issued a cease and desist letter to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's cabinet demanding the removal of his family name from the Mattei Plan for Africa. The multi-billion investment program, launched in 2024, funds agricultural and energy projects across African countries. Pietro Mattei called the government's use of his family name 'propaganda' and criticized policies on immigration, energy costs, and relations with the United States, threatening to take legal action.
