Italian delivery riders to strike for rights amid heatwave
Unions representing riders working for food-delivery companies Glovo and Deliveroo will go on strike in many parts of Italy, including Milan, Bologna and Florence, on Wednesday calling for protection of their health and of their income amid the latest intense…
Italy against tolls in Hormuz, ‘would set dangerous precedent’ says Tajani
Italy is against United States President Donald Trump’s announced tolls in the Strait of Hormuz believing it would set a dangerous precedent, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday. “We support freedom of navigation and oppose any type…
A week of intense heat, especially in central and southern Italy and Sardinia
Italy will have to endure another week of intense heat, especially in central and southern Italy and Sardinia, one of its top forecasters said Monday. “Maximum temperatures will range between 39°C and 41°C across many areas of central and southern…
Third heat wave to last at least until July 20
Italy’s third heat wave of the summer will continue until at least Monday July 20, forecasters said Thursday. After the 38-40°C temperatures reached during the extreme peaks of the second heat wave, more very high temperatures are expected in the…
Meloni meets Zelensky on sidelines of NATO summit
Premier Giorgia Meloni had a meeting on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, her office said in a statement. “During the meeting, Italy’s strong commitment to stand alongside Ukraine and support…
Rai CEO rejects ‘TeleMeloni’ tag
The managing director of flak-hit state broadcaster Rai on Friday rejected the ‘TeleMeloni’ tag stuck on its by opposition politicians who claim it is subservient to the government and Premier Giorgia Meloni. On Thursday the chair and the opposition members…
After deadly heatwave, storms bring Italy new extreme-weather troubles
Awave of storms was causing a different type of extreme-weather trouble in Italy on Thursday following the deadly heatwave the country has been enduring over the last two weeks. Trees felled by violent winds and flooding caused by torrential rain…
Deadly heatwave starts to loosen its grip on Italy
The long heatwave that had been linked to a number of deaths in Italy is starting to loosen its grip, with the number of the 27 big cities on red alert dropping from 25 to 21 on Wednesday and falling…
Four arrested over bomb attack targetting investigative journalist Ranucci
Reporter thanks Carabinieri, wants to know if there are other ‘layers’ behind bombing Carabinieri police said Tuesday that they have arrested four people for allegedly carrying out a bomb attack at the home of Rai investigative reporter Sigfrido Ranucci last…
Heatwave: 10-15% rise in ER visits in large cities
The exceptional heat wave in Europe, with temperatures well above average, is also starting to affect Italian emergency rooms, with a 10-15% rise in visits in big cities, health officials said Friday. “We can estimate a 10-15% increase in emergency…
Told Iran that Italy never authorised use of bases for actions of war – Tajani
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Thursday that he has told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that Italy did not allow its bases to be used by American forces for combat operations after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte…
Meloni says new electoral law will boost govt stability
It’s not for centre right, but for those who win elections to have numbers to govern. Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that the government’s new proposed electoral law awarding an even bigger winner’s bonus than at present will boost government…
