Neomelodica star Tony Colombo arrested in Naples mafia swoop
Singer, whose music has been linked to crime gangs, and his wife are among 27 held in police raids targeting the Di Lauro clan Before...
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Seagulls force Venice’s Marco Polo airport to close briefly
A number of flights delayed or redirected after unusually large number of birds ‘invade’ the runway Venice’s Marco Polo airport has been forced to close...
Italian writer Roberto Saviano fined €1,000 for libelling Giorgia Meloni
Supporters of author, who castigated PM over migration policies, say verdict will have ‘chilling effect’ on media The Italian anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano has been...
Governments in Europe bolster security amid spike in antisemitism online
Police deployed to schools and synagogues and security forces step up vigilance after ‘celebrations’ of Hamas attack on Israel Israel and Hamas at war –...
At least 21 dead after coach veers off overpass near Venice
Tourist coach catches fire after coming off the road and falling near railway lines in Mestre, northern Italy At least 21 people have died and...
Florence bans new Airbnbs and short-term rentals in historic centre
Italian city launches crackdown in attempt to make more homes available for locals amid housing crisis Europe live – latest updates Florence, one of Italy’s...
What Giorgia Meloni’s immigration stance means for Europe – video explainer
After a year in government, Italy’s far-right prime minister has not followed through with her electoral pledge to halt ‘illegal’ migration. But she has carved...
Italian PM steps up crackdown on migrants with deportation decree
Giorgia Meloni sets sights on foreigners who lie about their age to benefit from protection scheme for unaccompanied minors Europe live –latest updates Foreigners who...
Giorgio Napolitano, ex-communist who became president of Italy, dies aged 98
Party reformer was first former communist to become president and first person re-elected to post Giorgio Napolitano, the first former communist to rise to Italy’s...
European Commission announces €127m aid to Tunisia to reduce flow of migrants as rescue groups warn of death toll at sea – live
Commission says it is ‘cracking down’ on smuggling networks as NGOs say more assistance is needed from Europe’s leaders The Paris public prosecutor’s office said...
