The centres built by the Italian government in Albania are ready to host migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, eleven months after the agreement between the two countries was signed. Up to 400 people will initially be sent there. Exclusively male, … Read More
ROME, June 4 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit a site in Albania on Wednesday where her government plans to build a reception camp to house thousands of migrants picked up at sea. Looking to curb migration … Read More
China is trialling visa-free travel for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia for a year, its foreign ministry said. From December to 30 November 2024, ordinary passport holders from these countries can do business or travel … Read More
Nutrinsect defies Italian food purists with cricket flour that can be incorporated into range of foods A company that produces flour made from crickets has become the first in Italy to be given the green light to sell food made … Read More
Moussa Faki welcomes Giorgia Meloni’s plan to strengthen relations but says ‘we are not beggars’ The chair of the African Union Commission has said “we are not beggars” as the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, outlined a plan aimed at … Read More
Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, on Thursday said Africa and the dangers posed by artificial intelligence (AI) would be the major issues of discussion at the G7 meeting. Italy took over the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven (G7), … Read More
ROME, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Italy’s lower house of parliament voted on Thursday against a long-awaited reform of the euro zone bailout fund, throwing into doubt ratification of a European Union treaty that is designed to provide help for failing … Read More
Decision of only G7 nation to join project reportedly communicated to Beijing three days ago Italy has formally notified China of its withdrawal from Beijing’s ambitious belt and road infrastructure initiative (BRI), a significant trade and infrastructure project, according to … Read More
Surge in arrivals comes despite EU deal with departure country Tunisia Local authorities on the Italian island of Lampedusa have declared a state of emergency as 7,000 migrants arrived on boats across the Mediterranean within 48 hours, more than doubling … Read More
Italy has passed a one-off 40% tax on the profits banks earn from higher interest rates, in a shock move that has seen shares plummet. A hike in official interest rates has resulted in record profits for Italian banks, prompting … Read More