Police arrest eight Mafia suspects amid ‘crime escalation’ in Palermo
The Palermo Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday that Carabinieri and State police have arrested eight Mafia suspects on its behalf in a bid to “immediately counter the criminal escalation” that started in November in areas of the Sicilian capital controlled by…
Govt aims to further reduce middle class’s tax burden says Meloni
Premier Giorgia Meloni said her government intends to cut taxes for the middle class further and ruled out a wealth tax as she addressed the annual assembly of retailers association Confcommercio in Rome on Wednesday. “We don’t intend to stop;…
Tajani blasts probed Israeli Minister Ben Gvir over Italy ‘flip-flop’ gibe
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Tuesday hit back at Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who compared Italy to a flip-flop after learning he is under investigation in Rome over his public and self-videoed humiliation of…
Prefer E5 format but London E3 meeting is no big deal says Tajani
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Monday said it was no big deal with Italy did not take part in Sunday’s meeting in London involving the leaders of Britain, France and Germany with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “I…
Number of days Italian cities had temperatures over 25° rose to 114 in 2006-2023 period
The average number of days per year that Italy’s 21 regional capitals had maximum temperatures of 25° C or higher rose to 114 in the 2006-2023 period, up from 101 in the 1981-2010 period, Istat said on Friday in a…
Lower House approves bill for Italy’s return to nuclear power
The Lower House on Thursday approved a bill presented by Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government paving the way for Italy’s return to nuclear power, with 155 votes in favor, 86 against, and 8 abstentions. Italy abandoned nuclear power following a referendum…
Over 60% of Italy’s wealth owned by 10% of its families – BoI
Italy’s net wealth per household amounted to €453,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, a slight increase on the figure of €431,000 registered at the end of 2024, the Bank of Italy said on Wednesday. The central bank added that…
Italians marked turning point on June 2, 1946 says Mattarella
After 20 years of Fascism, Italians marked a turning point in national history on June 2, 1945, when they voted for a Republic abolishing the monarchy, President Sergio Mattarella said Monday, the eve of the Republic Day national holiday commemorating…
Culture ministry buys the François Tomb, a masterpiece of Etruscan art
The Italian culture ministry on Friday bought the François Tomb, a masterpiece of Etruscan art, and said it plans to put it on permanent display at the National Museum of Etruscan Art at Villa Giulia in Rome from June 25….
Govt in favour of Ukraine joining EU says Tajani after League said it’s against
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the Italian government was in favour of Ukraine joining the EU while adding that it should not be able to jump the queue ahead of the States of the Balkans that are…
Italians lose €22 billion on gambling every year says new report
Italians lose €22 billion euros on gambling every year, a new report from the country’s top trade union and leading consumer group said Wednesday. Gambling is soaring in Italy, the report said. In 2025, total gambling volume reached a record…
Centre left wins seven cities, but centre right takes big prizes in local elections
The centre left won seven of the 18 Italian cities up from grabs in Sunday and Monday’s round of local elections, with Premier Giorgia Meloni’s coalition taking three, civic-independent candidates taking two and six set for run-off votes, the final…
