Bomb Threats Trigger School Evacuations in Italy and Northern Ireland

By admin November 11, 2026 No comment

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At least 300 schools across Italy were evacuated on Wednesday after receiving bomb threat messages, according to the government. Italian Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara said authorities initially believed the alerts were hoaxes, adding that the number of affected schools could increase. Schools in Rome moved students and staff to designated safe areas while police

Italy Introduces Measures to Reduce Electricity Bills Amid Energy Industry Opposition

By admin November 10, 2026 No comment

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Italy has approved a new package of measures aimed at reducing the impact of rising gas prices on electricity bills for households and businesses. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the decision, saying the government was taking concrete steps to address the country’s growing energy costs ahead of next year’s general elections. The move comes amid […]

Italy Cuts School Staff as Falling Birthrate Deepens Demographic Crisis

By admin November 3, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s government is planning significant cuts to teachers and non-teaching staff as the country’s declining birthrate reduces student enrolment. Under the draft 2027 budget, staffing levels will be reduced by 4,925 teachers and 2,049 support staff from the 2027-2028 academic year. The government will also introduce a 75% limit on hiring replacements for

Italy Extends Schengen Border Suspension with Spain by Another Week

By admin October 16, 2026 No comment

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Italy has extended its suspension of the European Union’s border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain by another week, according to an Italian government source on Friday. The extension aligns with Madrid’s decision to maintain its own suspension of Schengen arrangements with Italy until October 22. The move prolongs border restrictions between the two countries amid

Italy’s New Election Law Tests Opposition Unity

By admin October 8, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s parliament has approved a new electoral law that rewards broad pre-election alliances, with the largest coalition receiving a parliamentary majority bonus if it wins more than 42% of the vote. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition says the reform is aimed at creating more stable governments, but opposition parties argue it could have been designed […]

France Stage Late Comeback to Beat Belgium

By admin October 6, 2026 No comment

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France scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to beat Belgium in a dramatic Nations League comeback, extending Zinedine Zidane’s unbeaten start as manager. Belgium took the lead through Dodi Lukebakio, who finished after receiving a superb long pass from Romeo Lavia. France eventually equalised through Desire Doue’s low strike from outside the box. […]

Italy’s Inflation Rises Above 4% as Energy Costs Surge

By admin September 30, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s EU-harmonised consumer prices rose 2.0% month-on-month in September, pushing annual inflation to 4.1%, up sharply from 3.2% in August. The increase was driven largely by soaring energy costs linked to turmoil in the Middle East. The latest figure was above the 3.8% median forecast from a Reuters poll of 17 analysts and marked Italy’s […]

Italian Court Convicts Three Egyptians in Regeni Case

By admin September 29, 2026 No comment

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An Italian court on Monday convicted three Egyptian security officials in absentia over the 2016 kidnapping of Italian student Giulio Regeni in Cairo. The three men — Major Magdi Sharif, Colonel Ather Kamal and Colonel Hisham Helmy — were each sentenced to 10 years in prison. A fourth defendant, Major General Tarek Sabir, was acquitted. […]

Italy’s Catania Airport Shuts as Mount Etna Ash Disrupts Flights

By admin September 26, 2026 No comment

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Flights at Italy’s Catania airport were suspended on Saturday after volcanic ash from Mount Etna’s ongoing activity, along with weather conditions, disrupted operations, according to the company operating the Sicilian airport. All arrivals have been suspended until 1000 GMT on Sunday. Catania airport is Italy’s fifth-busiest by passenger traffic and

Italy’s Colosseum Closes After Worker Dies in Accident

By admin September 24, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli ordered the Colosseum in Rome to remain closed until Thursday following the death of 22-year-old technician Andrea Moretti in an overnight workplace accident. Moretti died after falling several metres while installing a new lighting system inside the ancient amphitheatre. The Colosseum, built around 2,000 years ago, is Italy’s most