Five Italian nationals died during a scuba diving expedition in the Maldives after reportedly becoming trapped while exploring underwater caves in Vaavu Atoll. According to authorities, the group was diving at depths of around 50 metres when they failed to resurface, prompting an emergency search operation in rough weather conditions. Four of the victims were […]
Nearly two decades after the killing of Chiara Poggi in the town of Garlasco, one of Italy’s most debated murder cases has been reopened. The case, which once seemed closed, is back in focus as fresh forensic leads raise serious doubts about the original investigation and conviction. Alberto Stasi, Poggi’s boyfriend, was sentenced to 16 […]
Italy has recovered 337 looted antiquities from the United States in one of the largest recent repatriations of cultural property, highlighting growing cooperation between the two countries. The artefacts, which include Roman, Greek, Etruscan, and Egyptian pieces, were returned following multiple investigations, many led by prosecutors in New York. The recovered items span
Switzerland has sparked diplomatic tension with Italy after announcing plans to recover medical costs for treating Italian nationals घायल in the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort, which killed 41 people. The Swiss Federal Social Insurance Office confirmed that the expenses would be billed under existing cross-border healthcare agreements. Italian
Italy’s parliament has voted down a proposal to introduce equal parental leave for mothers and fathers, rejecting a plan that aimed to balance caregiving responsibilities. The measure, which would have provided equal, fully paid and non-transferable leave, was defeated by the ruling coalition citing financial constraints, drawing criticism from opposition leaders who
A bureaucratic mishap in Italy has highlighted deeper issues hampering cooperation with China in tackling organized crime. Documents sent by Chinese authorities in response to an Italian legal assistance request were mistakenly rejected by Italy’s Justice Ministry after staff refused to pay a delivery charge, unaware of their importance. The error forced Rome to request
Armed robbers carried out a dramatic daytime bank heist in Naples, taking around 25 people hostage inside a Crédit Agricole branch before escaping through a tunnel. The incident began around midday, prompting a swift police response that saw the building surrounded as negotiations unfolded to secure the hostages’ release. After roughly two hours, all hostages […]
Italy has decided not to renew its five-year defence cooperation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced, citing the “current situation” without providing further details. Officials said the government is still assessing what the suspension will mean in practice for military and technical cooperation between the two countries. The move comes as
Lawmakers in France and Italy are moving forward with new laws to define and combat antisemitism, following a sharp rise in anti-Jewish incidents since 2023. The French proposal, set for parliamentary debate, seeks to penalize actions such as implicitly justifying terrorism or comparing Israel to Nazi Germany. Meanwhile, Italy is considering legislation that would formally
Italy is set to lower its economic growth forecasts as rising energy prices continue to pressure its economy, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said. The government is expected to trim this year’s GDP growth estimate to around 0.5%–0.6%, down from 0.7%, while next year’s outlook may also be reduced slightly. The slowdown is largely attributed to […]









