Italy

Libyan General Wanted For War Crimes Arrested In Italy Amid Alleged Torture Claims

22 Jan 2025

Libyan General Osama Najim, known as Almasri, was arrested Sunday in Turin, Italy, under an international warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. Najim was Libya's former chief of judicial police and former director of Mitiga prison, charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious offenses that include...

Italy Minister Daniela Santanche Faces Trial on Accounting Charges

17 Jan 2025

Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche has been sent to trial for false accounting charges linked to her previous ownership of the Visibilia publishing group. The case, involving 16 co-defendants, has attracted a lot of attention because of the high-profile nature of the minister. Judge Anna Magelli set the trial to...

This Prime Minister Went ‘On One Knee’ For Giorgia Meloni On Her Birthday And Special Surprise Gift | WATCH

16 Jan 2025

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama celebrated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's 48th birthday with a heartfelt gesture during the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. Rama gifted Meloni a lightweight scarf designed by an Italian artist who had relocated to Albania. Adding a personal touch, he knelt before her...

Italy Releases Iranian Citizen Abedini Wanted By US Over Deadly Drone Attack

13 Jan 2025

Italy has freed Iranian national Mohammad Abedini, who was wanted by the US in connection with a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American soldiers in January 2024. Abedini was released after Italy's justice minister asked for his arrest to be revoked, and he has since returned to Iran,...

Falling Sick Not Allowed In This Italian Town, Mayor Explains The ‘Ban’

10 Jan 2025

In a strikingly unusual move, Belcastro, a small town in Calabria, southern Italy, has officially banned being sick. This bizarre decree, issued by Mayor Antonio Torchia, aims to draw attention to the severe lack of healthcare services in the town. While the order might sound absurd, it’s rooted in the...

Italy Summons Iranian Ambassador, Demands Immediate Release Of Journalist Cecilia Sala

02 Jan 2025

Italy summoned Iran's ambassador on Thursday, urging the immediate release of Italian reporter Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran on December 19. Sala was in Iran working under a regular journalistic visa when she was apprehended and held in solitary confinement under difficult conditions. The ministry expressed "serious concern" over her...

Why You Can Buy A Home For $1 In Italy’s Charming Towns

18 Dec 2024

In 2019, the Italian town of Sambuca di Sicilia made headlines worldwide with a bold and unique real estate offer. The town auctioned off abandoned townhouses at an incredibly low price – just $1 (approx. Rs 85) each – to attract new residents and revive its dwindling population. The offer...

“Italy Scraps Fines for COVID-19 Vaccine Opponents: A Policy Shift in the Post-Pandemic Era”

13 Dec 2024

In a significant policy shift, Italy has decided to abolish fines that were previously imposed on individuals who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. These fines, initially introduced during the pandemic to encourage vaccination, were specifically targeted at individuals over the age of 50 who remained unvaccinated. The move comes...

Italy Faces Widespread Disruptions as Unions Strike Over Government Budget Cuts

29 Nov 2024

A nationwide strike in Italy on Friday led to widespread disruptions, including the cancellation of flights, limited bus and metro services, and the closure of some schools, as two of the country's largest unions protested against the government's budget plans. The strike, organized by CGIL and UIL, targeted government proposals...

G7 Foreign Ministers Gather In Italy To Address Gaza Ceasefire, Ukraine, And ICC Warrants

25 Nov 2024

Diplomatic Push for Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires Foreign ministers from G7 nations convened outside Rome on Monday, focusing on the escalating wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Central to the discussions are efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, where violence has sharply intensified in recent months....

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