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In Italy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the websites of two airports, among other official institutions, were targeted by pro-Russian hackers.

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala (29) has been detained in Evin prison in the Iranian capital Tehran for over a week. Rome demands her release as the reasons for her arrest remain unclear.

The Catholic Holy Year has officially begun with the traditional opening of the holy door of St. Peter's Basilica by Pope Francis.

The city of Rome is facing challenges in preparing for the Roman Catholic Jubilee Year in 2025, despite the Vatican being ready for the event.

Italian deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini has been acquitted of charges after refusing a rescue boat carrying 147 migrants to enter Italian territory.

The European Commission is assisting Mayotte and African countries like Mozambique affected by cyclone Chido. Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden have offered tents and other goods at the request of France.

Italian Vice Premier Matteo Salvini is facing the threat of jail time for refusing to allow boat migrants to disembark, with accusations of kidnapping and deprivation of freedom.

Speleologist Ottavia Piana, aged 32, was rescued last night around 3:00 am from a cave in Bergamo, Italy, where she had been trapped at a depth of 600 meters since Saturday after a fall. The woman suffered injuries to her spine, ribs, knee, and face.

Italian speleologist Ottavia Piana is trapped in the Abisso Bueno Fonteno cave at a depth of 600 meters for the second time in a year, leading to a complex rescue operation in Bergamo, Italy.

Monte Napoleone in Milan has surpassed Fifth Avenue in New York City as the world's most expensive shopping street, with a rental price of 20,000 euros per square meter.

Italy has significantly raised fines for a range of traffic offences, aiming to tackle the high number of traffic fatalities in the country.

An activist group in Rome has taken drastic measures against the tourism influx by sabotaging Airbnb key safes across the city.

A deadly migrant route has claimed the lives of six individuals aboard fishing boats heading to the Canary Islands.

An 11-year-old girl has been identified as the sole survivor of a sunken migrant boat off Lampedusa, Italy. The girl, believed to be from Sierra Leone, was rescued by rescue workers and brought to safety on the Italian island.

A rare Roman coin depicting Brutus, one of the assassins of Julius Caesar, has been sold for almost 2 million euros at an auction in Geneva. The coin, believed to be minted around 43 BC, was purchased by a European collector.

Two people have died and eight others injured after an explosion at an oil depot in the Italian town of Calenzano. Rescue operations are ongoing at the site.

A veertigtal heads of state and government officials, including Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelenski, are set to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was devastated by a fire in April 2019.

Italian police have arrested twelve neo-Nazis who were planning an attack on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The group had close ties with extremists and terrorists.

The sudden disappearance of 42-year-old farmer Antonio Strangio has raised concerns among Italian authorities as his burned-out car was found in Calabria, Italy.

US President Joe Biden has sparked surprise and criticism with the pardon he granted his son Hunter. This decision has raised questions and drawn both support and backlash from various political figures.

A group of scammers in Italy arrested for tricking customers into fake repairs using sewer smell and causing extensive damage.

A village in northern Italy has seen a sudden surge in online gambling activities, with residents reportedly winning consistently. Authorities suspect organized crime involvement and money laundering schemes.

European countries express concern over potential decline in US support for Kiev due to escalating conflict in Ukraine.

The recent arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court have placed Israel under further scrutiny, leading to concerns of increased isolation on the international stage.

A Christmas tree was cut down in Northern Italy to decorate St. Peter's Square in the Vatican for the holidays, sparking protests from environmental activists.

A Dutch citizen has been arrested in the Netherlands at the request of Italian authorities following an extensive investigation in Italy into large-scale VAT fraud, with connections to the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia.

Italian analysts wonder why billionaire Elon Musk is showing so much interest in their country and its political landscape. Musk's close relationship with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and his recent involvement in Italian affairs have sparked discussions about his potential influence on Italian politics.

A 22-year-old Italian woman who underwent nose surgery at a private clinic has tragically passed away after three days in a coma. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause of death and hold those responsible accountable.

The threat of import tariffs on European products is causing anxiety in the European Union. This article discusses whether Viktor Orbán and Giorgia Meloni can prevent a potential trade war with the United States.

The restoration of the Trevi Fountain in Rome has caused controversy, with the installation of a temporary pool dividing opinions among locals and tourists. Find out more about the conflicting views on this issue.