Italy

Kanye West and Travis Scott's concerts have been banned by Italian authorities

There are security concerns in relation to the concerts planned for July.

Anti-mafia investigators seize assets worth more than €200m from network of late mafia boss

Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro spent decades on the run before being arrested in 2023.

Iranian and Italian politicians react to "shameful" and "offensive" proposal about World Cup

"The attempt to exclude Iran from the World Cup only reveals the 'moral bankruptcy' of the United States", says Iran.

Iranian and Italian politicians react to ludicrous idea that Italy should replace Iran at World Cup

"Shameful", "offenssive", "moral bankruptcy"... the idea didn't sit well.

Italy suspends defence pact with Israel amid rising Middle East tensions

Meloni halts automatic renewal as Rome criticises Lebanon strikes and reassesses alliances.

Italy tourism minister resigns after pressure from Meloni

Daniela Santanchè steps down amid legal troubles and post-referendum shake-up.

Italian voters reject Meloni's judiciary overhaul in referendum blow

The defeat weakens the PM ahead of future reforms and elections.

When to change your clocks in 2026: Exact dates and times for every European country on Sunday

Here is the 2026 guide, written for residents and travellers across Europe.

Gattuso's squad for Italy: They need to win both matches in March to qualify for World Cup

Italy has to earn their place in World Cup 2026, and they play against Northern Ireland on March 26.

Macron will lead G7 leaders call on Iran crisis and energy prices on Wednesday

The French president will convene a virtual summit as oil prices surge.

Hanks' narration sets the tone: "For six dark years, the world was on fire."

Italy says Gulf states seek air defence systems amid regional conflict

Requests include Franco-Italian SAMP/T battery as tensions escalate.

Italy weighs adding 100,000 troops in major armed forces expansion

The defence ministry proposal would raise personnel to 275,000 by 2044.

Europe's top military powers plan joint drone defence initiative: These are the countries involved

A European Group of Five Defence Ministers will boost autonomous systems.

Everything you need to know about Ramadan and why start dates differ across countries

Because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, dates shift about 10-11 days earlier each year...

Train derails in Switzerland following series of deadly avalanches across the Alps over the weekend

Avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall have closed roads, forced evacuations, and killed multiple skiers across France, Italy, and Switzerland.

Italy approves €8.8 billion for GCAP fighter jet programme

Parliament backs funding plan for next-generation aircraft with UK and Japan.

Poland and Italy decline to join Trump's Board of Peace

Both countries have announced they will not participate.

RAI Sport reporters will go on strike to protest about "embarrassing" Winter Olympics coverage by president

The reporters of the public Italian TV channel protest about the embarrassing coverage by the RAI Sport president Paolo Petrecca.

Angel resembling Giorgia Meloni removed from Rome church after Vatican intervention

The fresco that sparked memes, investigations, and awkward questions has now been quietly altered overnight.

Italy launches investigation after restored angel painting looks suspiciously like Giorgia Meloni

Rome has given the world many unforgettable artworks, but few have caused this much side-eye.

Germany pushes "two-speed" EU plan to fast-track defence integration: Purpose and countries involved

Berlin proposes a core group of major economies to bypass slow consensus rules.

Leonardo chair raises prospect of merger with Fincantieri

The comments mark the clearest public suggestion yet of a possible consolidation between two of Italy's biggest defence and industrial champions...

Valentino Garavani passes away at 93

The legendary Italian fashion designer behind the red dress.

South Korea and Italy boost cooperation in AI, chips, and critical minerals

Lee and Meloni sign agreements during first Italian state visit to Seoul in 19 years.

Italian pasta makers win last-minute reprieve from Trump tariffs

The proposed levies are cut to between 2% and 14% after Washington reviews claims of unfair pricing.

New Year LIVE: Follow the countdown to 2026 as it happens across the world

We are tracking the arrival of the new year across the globe in real time, with hourly updates, key moments, and live coverage from major celebrations.

Europeans fear state pensions are unsustainable but reject reform options, poll shows

A new poll shows widespread concern over future affordability alongside strong resistance to cuts or higher retirement ages.

Ryanair fined €256m over tactics to block online ticket sellers

Italy's competition authority has fined Ryanair €256m for abusing its market power by limiting ticket sales.

Italy plans €2.4bn investment to upgrade frigates

With the programme running to 2039, the FREMM warships are jointly designed by Italy's Fincantieri and France's Naval Group.

Italy set to extend military aid to Ukraine, government document shows

The decree will be discussed at a pre-cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

Italy unveils "Michelangelo Dome" air defence system

The system has been inspired by Israel's Iron Dome.

Italy criminalizes femicide, punishing it with life imprisonment

The law, championed by Premier Giorgia Meloni's conservative government, introduces stronger measures against gender-based crimes.

Italian man dressing as dead mother to claim pension since 2022, caught while renewing her ID

Investigators say the 56-year-old hid the body at home for nearly three years.

Italy's feat in tennis: Threepeat in Davis Cup, repeat in Billie Jean King Cup

Italy has won both the men's and women's tennis competition for the second year in a row.

Worker dies after being trapped under collapsed medieval tower near Rome's Colosseum

13th-century Torre dei Conti was undergoing EU-funded restoration works.

Israel eliminated from World Cup 2026 after 3-0 defeat against Italy

Israel will not play World Cup 2026.

Giorgia Meloni in awkward exchange with Trump after the US president calls her "beautiful"

"You don't mind being called beautiful, right? Cause you are."

Italy and Norway prepare a big security deployment for the upcoming World Cup matches against Israel

Israel could still qualify for next year's World Cup if they beat Italy.

Italy and Spain send naval ships to protect Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla

Both governments take an unprecedented step amid rising tensions with Israel.

Workers finally break through tunnel under the Alps connecting Italy and Austria

"It is a historic day. For Italy, for Austria, and for the whole of Europe."

Giorgio Armani passes away at 91

The icon of Italian fashion has died, the company said on Thursday.

Italian teen to become first millennial Catholic saint

Carlo Acutis, a teenager who died young, will be canonized in a ceremony led by Pope Leo.

Chaos at Milan airport: Hammer-wielding passenger sparks fire and smashes screens

Authorities detain man after incident causes fire and damages.

Italy intends to build the world's longest suspension bridge to connect Sicily to the mainland

The project will cost €13.5 billion.

European heatwave left thousands dead, scientists say

A recent study estimates that the extreme heat in late June and early July caused over 2000 fatalities in major European cities.

Explosion at Rome petrol station leaves at least 45 injured

Authorities suspect a gas leak triggered the early morning blast, which sent a fireball over the city's eastern outskirts.

Southern Europe gripped by heatwave as temperatures reach historic highs

Authorities issue health warnings across the continent as rising heat becomes a growing threat.

Italy's PM sees new NATO defence spending targets as manageable

Giorgia Meloni highlights flexibility in NATO's revised goals, assuring no budget cuts to other priorities.

G7 backs Israel and identifies Iran as regional instability source

Leaders call for de-escalation amid rising tensions after recent air strikes.