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Meloni Meets South Korea’s President Lee, Concludes Asia Tour

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, marking the final stop of her six-day tour of Asia, which also included visits to Oman and Japan. During their meeting, the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation between Italy and South Korea, with a focus on advanced industries. Key areas identified for deeper collaboration included artificial intelligence, industrial automation, energy...

China Pressures European States to Block Taiwanese Officials’ Visits

China has been pressuring several European states to deny entry to Taiwanese politicians, warning that allowing such visits would cross Beijing’s “red lines” and damage relations with China, according to diplomats and officials familiar with the matter. Chinese officials have made formal and informal representations to European governments, arguing that national visa and border regulations should be used to bar Taiwanese political figures. These approaches...

European Postal Services Suspend US Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Postal services across Europe have suspended most parcel shipments to the United States following uncertainty over new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. The...

President Mattarella Calls for Peacemakers and Renewal of Democracy

President Sergio Mattarella has stressed the need for “peacemakers and community builders” to guide societies through complex global challenges. In a public message, he...

Italy Records 80% of Europe’s West Nile Virus Cases, Death Toll Rises

Italy is experiencing the worst outbreak of West Nile Virus in Europe, accounting for nearly 80% of all confirmed cases this season. Health authorities...

Meloni: No Easy Solutions to Ukraine War, All Paths Must Be Explored

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stressed that resolving the conflict in Ukraine requires exploring every possible path, acknowledging there are no simple solutions after...

Tuscany Sets Dates for Regional Election in October

Tuscany's Governor Eugenio Giani has officially set the dates for the region's upcoming election. Voters will head to the polls on October 12 and...

Meloni Government Becomes Italy’s Fourth Longest-Serving Administration

Giorgia Meloni’s government has reached 1,024 days in office, making it the fourth longest-serving administration in Italy’s republican history. It has now surpassed the...

Moscow Summons Italian Diplomat Amid Accusations of ‘Anti-Russian Campaign’

The Russian foreign ministry has summoned Italy's chargé d'affaires in Moscow, Giovanni Scopa, to protest what it calls an "anti-Russian campaign" in Italian media....

Italy to Begin Humanitarian Airdrops Over Gaza from August 9

Italy will begin a humanitarian mission to airdrop essential aid into Gaza starting August 9, according to Defence Minister Guido Crosetto. The initiative, aimed...

Italy Ties Recognition of Palestine to Mutual Acknowledgment of Israel

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that Italy will not recognize the State of Palestine unless it also formally...

Meloni Backs Possible 10% US Tariffs, Downplays Business Impact

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed support for the proposed 10% U.S. tariffs on European Union goods, suggesting they would not significantly affect businesses....

Italy Reaffirms Commitment to Defense and Security Ahead of Key Summits

Italy will uphold its pledges on defense and security spending, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed on Monday, underscoring the nation's alignment with NATO goals...

Meloni Stands Firm: Upholding Citizenship Standards, Streamlining Process

Premier Giorgia Meloni has unequivocally declared her opposition to halving the time required for migrant children to acquire Italian citizenship, a stance that sets...