Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Algiers on Wednesday for a high-stakes working visit aimed at securing increased gas supplies and strengthening strategic ties with Algeria. The visit marks Meloni’s second trip to the North African nation since taking office, reflecting the growing importance of Algeria in Italy’s energy…
A group of activists under the banner “Olympics No Thanks” staged a peaceful protest on Sunday, raising concerns over the use of public funds for Italy’s upcoming Olympic Games. Criticism of Spending Priorities Protesters argued that the billions of euros allocated for new venues could have been directed toward healthcare…
Each year, the northern Italian town of Ivrea transforms into the stage for one of Europe’s most distinctive carnival traditions: the Battle of the Oranges. Residents form teams on foot, squaring off against masked cart riders in a ritualized street battle that combines chaos with strict organization. A Historic Ritual…
Milan-Cortina, Italy – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Tuesday that Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych will be permitted to wear a black armband at the Winter Olympics, but his helmet featuring images of Ukrainian sportspeople killed in the war with Russia has been banned. IOC Decision IOC spokesperson…
Milan, Italy – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hosted a dazzling fashion showcase at Clubhouse26, offering a first glimpse of the styles and designs that will define the upcoming Winter Games. Olympians took to the runway in team kits, opening ceremony looks, and a new Olympic outerwear collection, highlighting the…
Milan, Italy – With just hours to go before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially begin, Italian authorities announced they have thwarted a series of Russian-origin cyberattacks targeting Olympic sites and government offices. The revelation comes as security operations intensify across northern Italy, where thousands of police and military personnel are…
Venice, Italy – Dozens of brightly decorated boats, crewed by rowers in elaborate costumes, glided through the lagoon on Sunday as crowds gathered along bridges and banks to witness the dazzling opening of the Venice Carnival 2026. The colorful procession culminated near the Rialto Bridge, where clouds of confetti showered…
Rome, Italy – Six members of Italy’s police and coastguard appeared in court on Friday, January 30, 2026, facing charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a 2023 shipwreck that claimed the lives of at least 94 migrants, including 35 children. The tragedy occurred in February 2023, when an overcrowded…
Milan, Italy – With just one week to go before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin on 6 February, the United Nations and the Games’ organisers have renewed their call for a 52-day pause in wars worldwide. The appeal, known as the Olympic Truce, is a tradition dating back to…
Brussels – European Union foreign ministers were expected Thursday to agree on placing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) on the bloc’s official terrorist list, following a deadly crackdown on mass protests across Iran. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the move was necessary to hold the Guards accountable: “If you…