#italy

#italy

Italy didn't sign EU LGBTQ+ rights bill due to similarities with existing national bill, but joined a declaration against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. [ more ]

Malta tops Europe's LGBTQ+ rights ranking with Iceland in second place. [ more ]

Serie A still showcases world-class talent despite losing some allure to other leagues. [ more ]

Italy defeated Ecuador 2-0 in a friendly match with goals from Pellegrini and Barella.

Italy's coach, Luciano Spalletti, made significant lineup changes to evaluate players ahead of Euro 2024. [ more ]

Italy predicted to win 4-0

Venezuela ranked 52nd in the world, Italy successful in past international competitions [ more ]

Giorgio Chiellini, legendary Juventus and Italy centre-back, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39.

Chiellini had a successful career with Juventus, winning nine consecutive Serie A titles and five Coppa Italia titles. [ more ]

Von der Leyen emphasizes the importance of defending Ukraine against Russia's aggression for European peace. [ more ]

President Biden seeks support for Ukraine from Italian far-right ally.

Biden emphasizes unity with Italian Prime Minister on Ukraine and other foreign policy issues. [ more ]

Italy aims to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.

Kremlin criticizes Biden for calling Putin a 'crazy SOB'. [ more ]

Several conferences featuring Russian propagandists are scheduled to take place in Italy, causing controversy and calls for cancellation.

The Ukrainian embassy has urged local authorities to cancel the events, referring to them as Russian provocations. [ more ]

Italy's Giorgia Meloni is emerging as a key leader in Europe, poised for significant influence in the upcoming EU parliament elections. [ more ]

Italy's culture ministry announced new leaders at top museums, including the Uffizi in Florence.

Simone Verde will be the Uffizi's new director, replacing Eike Schmidt. [ more ]

Italy is offering a new digital nomad visa for Americans, allowing relocation for up to a year with renewal options. [ more ]

Italy introduced a digital nomad visa for non-EU citizens to live and work in the country long-term.

Applicants must have a minimum income, health insurance, suitable accommodations, and a clean criminal record. [ more ]

Tunisia rejects becoming a host for asylum-seekers rejected by the EU despite EU efforts to limit migration from Tunisia. [ more ]

Albania agreed to host migrant processing centers fully run by Italy, raising concerns among human rights activists.

Italy seeks help with migrant influx from northern Africa, while right-wing Premier Meloni shows action is being taken. [ more ]

Everyday wines should be thirst-quenching, not too heavy on alcohol, and food-friendly.

France and Italy offer affordable, well-made, and flavor-filled red wines for normal occasions. [ more ]

Extreme weather in Italy and France causing avalanches, strong winds, landslides.

Avalanche risk in European regions like South Tyrol and Aosta valley is high. [ more ]

Italy almost upset France in a draw

France lost a player to a red card [ more ]

Italy avoided defeat against France for the first time in 15 matches

Italy nearly secured a historic victory against France but missed out by hitting the post with a penalty kick. [ more ]

The European Union has approved the world's first comprehensive AI regulation.

France, Germany, and Italy initially had reservations about the regulations but ultimately reached a deal. [ more ]

France's top court has annulled a lower court decision to extradite a convicted mafia killer, Edgardo Greco, to Italy.

The decision to annul the extradition was based on a procedural flaw tied to the composition of the investigating chamber of the Lyon Court of Appeal. [ more ]

Avoiding the wooden spoon is a priority for Wales and Italy. Wales hasn't finished last in Six Nations since 2003.

George North will retire after Saturday's game, leaving behind an impressive legacy in Welsh rugby. [ more ]

Italy won their first Six Nations home match in 11 years, beating Scotland 31-29.

Ireland has the chance to win the championship if they defeat England, thanks to Italy's historic win. [ more ]

Italy's highest court prohibits returning refugees to Libya

Refugees in Tunisia welcome the court ruling [ more ]

Albania approved a deal with Italy to hold up to 3,000 asylum seekers at a time in processing centers.

Human rights groups criticize the agreement, calling it dehumanizing, illegal, and unworkable. [ more ]

Brussels aims to address new arrivals' burden by sharing migration responsibilities among EU countries.

Albania approved a deal with Italy to host up to 3,000 migrants at a time while processing asylum requests. [ more ]

Italian antifascist activist Ilaria Salis wrote a letter denouncing the degrading conditions in which she has been held in prison for nearly a year.

Salis described the cramped cells, presence of bedbugs, cockroaches, and mice, lack of basic supplies such as toilet paper and soap, and the delayed medical examination she was supposed to receive. [ more ]

Albania parliament approved deal to build migrant centers for Italy

Migrants rescued in Italian waters to be held in Albania for asylum processing [ more ]

Italy's lower chamber of parliament has approved a government deal with Albania to house migrants during the processing of their asylum requests.

Albania will shelter up to 36,000 migrants for a year in two centers while Italy fast-tracks their asylum requests.

Human rights groups have expressed concern that Italy is outsourcing its international obligations and depriving migrants of crucial human rights safeguards. [ more ]

Italy's lower chamber of parliament has approved a government deal with Albania to house migrants during the processing of their asylum requests.

Albania will shelter up to 36,000 migrants for a year in two centers while Italy fast-tracks their asylum requests. [ more ]

Albanian court to rule on a deal with Italy's far-right government regarding reception centers for migrants

Critics argue that the deal may violate Albania's constitution and raise legal difficulties [ more ]

Albanian court to rule on a deal with Italy's far-right government regarding reception centers for migrants

Critics argue that the deal may violate Albania's constitution and raise legal difficulties [ more ]

Italy is the first country to make climate change education compulsory on the national curriculum.

Teachers like Monica Capo are using hands-on activities like gardening to teach students about climate change. [ more ]

Italy is the first country to make climate change education compulsory on the national curriculum, requiring 33 hours of climate change education per year.

Teachers like Monica Capo are using hands-on approaches to teach students about climate change and its impact on their futures. [ more ]

Graham Potter is a candidate for the managerial position at AC Milan.

Antonio Conte is also being considered for the job, with his experience and success in Italy making him a more desirable choice. [ more ]

AC Milan signs Filippo Terracciano on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Hellas Verona.

Terracciano has made 39 appearances for Verona in Serie A and represents Italy at the under-21 level. [ more ]

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's far-right prime minister, has changed her discourse, promising a mutually beneficial cooperation with Africa.

Italy has pledged more than €5.5 billion to fund initiatives in several African countries in exchange for help in stopping irregular boat crossings in the Mediterranean. [ more ]

The chair of the African Union Commission emphasized that Africa is not interested in being seen as beggars and wants a mutually beneficial partnership with Italy.

Italy outlined a plan called the Mattei plan to strengthen relations with African countries by supporting their development and improving their economies. [ more ]

Global regulators are cracking down on the influencer industry, making it crucial for marketers to understand and follow the rules.

Italy and the UK are among the countries taking firm actions on influencer marketing and introducing regulations. [ more ]

Italy is expanding regulation of social media influencers by placing their activities under the same authority that oversees television and other audio-visual media.

The decision comes after a scandal involving a leading Italian fashion blogger, Chiara Ferragni. [ more ]