Mass Protests Erupt Across Italy Over Gaza Flotilla, Meloni’s Stance on Israel ROME – Thousands of people took to the streets across Italy on Thursday in support of the Gaza flotilla and against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s pro-Israel stance, marking a sharp escalation in nationwide demonstrations. In Rome, police estimated around 10,000 protesters gathered at […]
Protests Spread Across Italy in Support of Gaza Flotilla Naples, Italy – Demonstrators stormed the main railway station in Naples on Wednesday, halting train services as nationwide protests erupted in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). In Rome, police surrounded Termini railway station after protesters gathered near its entrances. The GSF, a fleet of […]
Strikes Across Italy in Solidarity with Palestinians Disrupt Transport and Schools Several Italian cities saw transport disruptions and school closures on Monday as strikes called by a group of unions in support of the Palestinian people took effect. In Genoa, northwest Italy, protesters waved Palestinian flags during early morning gatherings near the port, while in […]
The centre-left mayor of Ravenna, Alessandro Barattoni, told reporters the port authority had accepted the request from him and the regional government to deny access to the lorries carrying explosives en route to the Israeli port of Haifa. “The Italian state says it has blocked the sale of arms to Israel, but it is unacceptable […]
Italy’s Defence Minister Criticises Israeli Actions, Calls for Pressure on Netanyahu Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has strongly condemned the ongoing situation, calling it “unacceptable” and saying it goes beyond a military operation with collateral damage to “the pure denial of the law and the founding values of our civilisation.” Speaking to La Stampa, Crosetto […]
ROME – Italy’s Ministry of Justice has announced that more than 10,000 prisoners may qualify for early release under alternative sentencing programs such as house arrest or probation, to ease the country’s severely overcrowded prison system. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the ministry said 10,105 inmates are “potentially eligible” for alternative measures. The criteria […]
Both sides said they had severed ties, giving conflicting accounts that triggered widespread criticism from opposition parties in Italy, while the journalists’ federation FNSI called on prosecutors to investigate to ascertain the facts. An official with Meta’s WhatsApp chat service said in January that the spyware had targeted scores of users, including, in Italy, a […]
It is the 17th official visit by Charles to Italy and his first overseas trip this year as he continues to undergo treatment for cancer. It coincides with the 20th wedding anniversary of Charles and Camilla, who married on April 9, 2005. Their wedding took place the day after the funeral of Pope John Paul […]
“At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will pay an official visit to China from July 27 to 31,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in a statement. The visit will be Meloni’s first to China since she took office in 2022. Her administration withdrew from China’s vast Belt […]
The University of Pisa is offering fully funded scholarships for the academic year 2024–25. This prestigious scholarship, supported by the Italian government, is open to international students from around the world. It is available for both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. The scholarship is based on merit and is aimed at brilliant students. All expenses […]
