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A new smoking ban has been introduced in Milan, Italy, with fines ranging from 40 to 240 euros for those who do not comply with the ban.

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Iran since December 19, possibly as a bargaining chip for an Iranian man arrested in Milan. The situation highlights the delicate balance Italy faces between the US and Iran.

A Swiss International Air Lines passenger plane traveling from Romania to Switzerland made an emergency landing in Austria due to an engine problem, resulting in the death of a flight attendant.

A crew member of Swiss airline has passed away a week after an emergency landing in the Austrian city of Graz. The airline expresses deep shock over the loss of the young male staff member.

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.

A 14-year-old skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in France when he and six others were caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste.

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.

Niels Troost, a Dutch trader, has been included in the EU sanctions list for allegedly trading Russian oil above the price limit after its introduction.

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.

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.

Three individuals demanded 15 million euros from the former Formula 1 champion, Michael Schumacher, to prevent the publication of photos taken after his skiing accident.

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.

The former adviser of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher threatened to upload very personal photos of the racing driver on the dark web.

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

Italian police, in collaboration with European agencies, conduct large-scale raids on suspects involved in the illegal streaming of TV programs across Europe.

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.

Iran is set to hold talks with France, Germany, and the United Kingdom regarding its nuclear program, as confirmed by an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

A church in Switzerland has conducted a unique experiment by installing an AI-powered confessional where people could talk to a Jesus avatar in 100 different languages.