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Italian long jumper Mattia Furlani was forced to withdraw from the European Championships in Birmingham after sustaining a right hamstring injury during his first qualifying attempt. He left the stadium in a wheelchair, ending his competition prematurely.
Italy’s record-low Po River forces farmers to weigh crop switch
Italy's Po River is experiencing a record-low water level due to drought, forcing farmers to rethink their crops and adapt to the changing climate.
A new rival is forcing Italy's Meloni back to her far-right roots
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is hardening her stance on migration and security as Roberto Vannacci's National Future party gains ground in polls ahead of next year's election.
Italian divers have found an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be over 2,000 years old. The vessel was piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers used for transporting goods like wine and olive oil.
Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers amid migrant dispute
Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy in response to a dispute over migration. The move follows Italy's decision to impose similar controls after more than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco.
Spain threatened to impose restrictions on travellers from Italy unless Rome lifts border controls introduced after a mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Italy swiftly responded, saying it would not accept ultimatums or impositions from Madrid.
Spain has threatened to impose counter-measures on Italy if it fails to lift border controls introduced following the mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Roughly 78,000 migrants from neighbouring Morocco arrived in Ceuta by sea in a matter of hour…
Rwanda in talks with Italy to take in migrants trying to reach EU
Rwanda has confirmed it is in talks with Italy to potentially host migrants seeking asylum in the EU. The talks come after Italy proposed setting up a network of migrant reception centres outside the EU.
Rome and Kigali discuss possible outsourcing of asylum procedures to Rwanda for Italy
Italy and Rwanda are in discussions regarding a potential agreement to externalize Italy's asylum procedures to the East African nation. This follows Italy's proposal to the EU for financing such 'return hubs' in third countries.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday. They discussed Iran and Oman's consultations on designating a route for traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and Araghchi provided explanations in thi…
A €1 million lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the winner called on binmen to help her retrieve it.
Iran's ambassador-designate to Italy, Ali-Akbar Rezaei, met with the head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Samad Hassanzadeh, to discuss reviving economic relations between the two countries. They examined the capacities for economic cooperation, the role of the private s…
Coach James Martins was seen physically restraining his beach volleyball players, Chiara They and Sara Breidenbach, during a match in Montesilvano, Italy. The incident has sparked outrage, with the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV) condemning Martins' behavior.
EU interior ministers are set to discuss tougher migration rules after a surge of migrants at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Italy has called for a change in course, while Spain's premier has defended his country's handling of the situation.
Video shows damage after Naples earthquake injures 26
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples, Italy, injuring 26 people and causing damage, leading to the evacuation of around 300 residents. Officials are urging caution as seismic and volcanic activity continues in the region.
Filippo Pelati, a 19-year-old Italian artistic swimmer, earned his fourth medal at the European Championships in Paris, securing a silver in the free solo event. This adds to his previous silver in technical solo and a silver and bronze in mixed duet.
Italy's government plans to increase public beach access by cracking down on private operators. In Ostia, a suburb of Rome, several private beach operators have been shut down, and two commercial beach businesses are being demolished. The government aims to make more beac…
Italian divers Chiara Pellacani and Matteo Santoro won the gold medal in the 3-meter synchronized mixed team event at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
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A tourist plane carrying 7 Italian passengers crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board. The incident occurred near the Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Italy is putting nearly all of its major cities on the highest 'red' alert for high temperatures, as a new heatwave grips the country. Temperatures hit mid-30s C in many places on Saturday, and authorities are warning of risks to even healthy and active people.
The EU will hold an emergency meeting of interior ministers after a breakdown of political unity over the arrival of more than 50,000 irregular migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in north Africa. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused some EU countries, partic…
Iran and Italy are cooperating on a project to restore the ancient Tall-e Ajori gateway near Persepolis, which will be converted into a site museum. The project aims to strengthen sustainable tourism infrastructure while improving the protection and presentation of one of…
At least 26 people have been injured after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake rocked a region near Naples, in southern Italy. The quake caused power outages, disrupted public transport and damaged a pier in Campi Flegrei, the site of Europe’s largest volcanic crater.
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta is grappling with a massive influx of migrants from Morocco, prompting Spain to seek urgent EU intervention and leading Italy to temporarily suspend Schengen with Spain.
Winegrowers in Italy and France are harvesting their grapes unusually early due to scorching summer temperatures. The hot weather offers both pros and cons for the wine industry.
Italy has suspended the European Union's border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain for one month in response to a mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco. The measure will not affect Spanish or other EU citizens travelling to…
A powerful 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Italy near Naples, causing no reported casualties or damage. The quake occurred in the Campania Volcanic Zone, a region known for its high volcanic activity.
Italy has introduced targeted border controls at the sea and air border with Spain after a surge in migrants arrived in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The controls will be in place for a month, starting from August 1, and will only affect non-EU citizens.
Italy has suspended the EU's border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain for one month in response to a mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The move will affect people travelling by plane or boat between the two countries, requiring th…