Italy

Meloni Proposes School Ban On Full-Face Veils, Requires Parents To Learn Italian

Giorgia Meloni proposed banning burqas and niqabs in schools, compulsory Italian lessons for parents and limits on foreign pupils per class.

Italy Sends Warships to Secure Bab al-Mandeb, Warns of Severe Trade Fallout

Rome will send warships to protect its commercial ships through Bab al-Mandeb, bypassing an EU decision, and warned closure would have severe

Burrata Birthplace Elevates Barletta-Andria-Trani As Food Destination

The Barletta-Andria-Trani province, birthplace of burrata, showcases cheeses, olive oil, yellow tomatoes and coastal fish through producer-led

Canadian Skyrunner Goes Missing on Matterhorn, Helicopter Search Suspended

Kalie McCrystal disappeared while descending the Matterhorn’s Italian face during a training run; helicopter operations have been paused.

Antonelli Forces Italians to Choose Between Home Hero and Ferrari

Antonelli leads the drivers' standings and is reshaping fan loyalties at Monza. Many Italians back him even though he races for Mercedes.

Italy’s Count Of Alleged Femicides Rises To Seven After Woman Thrown From Florence Motorway Bridge

Lorena Isceri, 45, was allegedly abducted in Rifredi and thrown from an A1 motorway bridge near Florence by her ex‑boyfriend.

Spain Imposes Border Checks on Italian Travellers as Migration Dispute Deepens

Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the two EU partners after Rome imposed similar controls following the arrival of more than 70,000 migrants in Ceuta.