Pope holds dramatic solitary service for relief from coronavirus
Pope Francis said the coronavirus had put everyone “in the same boat” as he held a dramatic, solitary prayer service in St. Peter’s Square on...
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Italy tightens lockdown screw further as coronavirus deaths rocket
Italy imposed further draconian restrictions on public life on Friday in an increasingly desperate effort to halt coronavirus infections after the death toll leapt by...
No post to and from Italy until further notice
The Cyprus Post announced on Tuesday that due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy it will not be accepting or sending any mail to Italy...
Coronavirus deepens Iran’s isolation, tests Italy and South Korea
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rose to 16 on Tuesday, the most outside China, increasing its international isolation as countries as far apart as South Korea...
Dazzling Hogg try lights up nervy Scotland win in Italy
Scotland defeated Italy 17-0 on Saturday to record their first win of the 2020 Six Nations and go third in the standings after a scrappy...
Italian FA willing to trial VAR challenge system
The Italian Football Federation has notified FIFA of its “willingness to experiment” with a VAR challenge process. Following requests from a number of Serie A...
Italy’s Salvini risks new trial over alleged migrant kidnapping
A special tribunal has recommended that far-right League leader Matteo Salvini should stand trial for holding scores of people on board a charity ship last...
Italy reiterates support for Cyprus over Turkish violation of EEZ (Updated)
Italy reiterated on Wednesday its full solidarity with Cyprus over Turkey’s continued illegal drilling activities inside the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A joint statement...
French frigate in Cyprus’ EEZ, naval exercise underway (Update 2)
A French frigate was confirmed to be in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Saturday as part of naval exercise between the two countries, as...
Cyprus: Eni concerns over warships ‘to be expected’, Ozersay says Turkey’s strategy ‘paying off’ (Update 2)
Government sources on Thursday played down remarks by the CEO of an Italian energy firm who said his company would not drill off Cyprus if...
France and Italy issue joint statement at OSCE on Turkey’s illegal activities
The French and Italian delegations taking part in the 18th Autumn Meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, in Marrakesh have issued a joint statement condemning...
Malta agrees to take 90 migrants rescued by Italian coastguard
Malta on Tuesday agreed to accept 90 migrants rescued by an Italian coastguard vessel in its search and rescue zone, defusing a stand-off with the...
New Italian coalition sworn in, seeks better ties with Europe
Italy’s new government, combining the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and centre-left Democratic Party (PD), was sworn into office on Thursday, promising to reset Rome’s often fraught...
Italian PM Conte appeals to 5-Star members to back new government
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Monday urged members of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement to back a new coalition with the opposition Democratic Party (PD), saying...
Italy’s 5-Star unsettles PD with tough terms for coalition deal
Italy’s 5-Star Movement will enter a coalition with the opposition Democratic Party (PD) only if it agrees to a string of policy demands, the 5-Star...
Italy’s 5-Star, PD talking again as Trump backs Conte’s return as PM
U.S. President Donald Trump weighed into Italy’s political crisis on Tuesday, saying he hoped Giuseppe Conte would be reinstated as prime minister, as the climate...
Italy PM meets president as coalition close to collapse
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte met President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday to discuss the political situation as rumours swirled of an imminent government collapse, while investors...
Italy bars McDonald’s fast-food amidst monuments of ancient Rome
Italy’s Culture ministry on Wednesday barred the construction of a McDonald’s fast-food restaurant next to the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome, with Mayor Virginia...
Italian, U.S. police make arrests as Mafia clan looks to regroup
Italian and U.S. police have launched a coordinated crackdown on a Sicilian Mafia family that was seeking to rebuild its power base after years of...
Italy’s Salvini to respond to parliament over Russia case
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini bowed to demands on Tuesday to address parliament on allegations that his right-wing League party had sought illegal funding...
