Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy will recognize Palestine only if all Israeli hostages are freed and Hamas is excluded from governing Gaza. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Meloni urged international pressure…

Heavy rains in northern Italy caused flooding in Como, Monza, Brianza, and Milan, leaving streets submerged and schools evacuated. The Seveso River overflowed, paralyzing daily life across the Lombardy region. A German tourist went missing…

Thousands across Italy joined strikes and protests urging the government to condemn what unions called “genocide in Gaza” and to impose sanctions on Israel. Demonstrations disrupted metro and bus services, while protesters blocked highways…

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking in Rome alongside Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, warned that Israel’s “expansionist policies” now extending to Qatar should “awaken those who turn a blind eye to Netanyahu.” He…

Members of Italy's opposition Five-Star Movement (M5S) wore black, white, and green T-shirts, representing the Palestinian flag, during a parliamentary session to protest the government’s stance on Gaza. Riccardo Ricciardi criticized Prime…

In Italy, police arrested 13 people and issued warrants for 31 more in a crackdown on Chinese gangs. The suspects face charges of drug trafficking, prostitution, and assault. Authorities seized 550 grams of crystal meth. The operation…

A forest fire on Italy’s Sardinia island forced the sea evacuation of 102 people, including 12 children and a pregnant woman. The blaze, driven by strong winds, spread from Villasimius to Punta Molentis beach. Tourists were rescued by the…

Extreme weather continues to impact Europe. In Italy, a 47-year-old construction worker died from heatstroke in Bologna, and a 70-year-old man was swept away by floodwaters in Bardonecchia. Outdoor work is now restricted during peak…