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POLITICSAug 7Spain imposes border checks on Italy amid Ceuta migration rowSpain announced Friday that it would introduce border controls for travellers arriving from Italy in retaliation for Rome imposing similar measures. The rare spat between the EU nations came after tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco to Spain's North African territory Ceuta in an unprecedented, deadly rush.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 7Ceuta: Spain warns Italy it will reciprocate entry checksSpain has told Italy it will impose entry checks on visitors unless Rome halts its controls by Sunday. Even though they don't share a land border, the countries entered a spat after the Ceuta border rush.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 7Italy vows to maintain border checks despite Spain’s countermeasures threatMadrid warns of 'proportional measures' if Rome does not put an end to checks amid fallout from Ceuta migrant crisis.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 7Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossingsItaly introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.BBC World
POLITICSAug 7Spain threatens Italy with countermeasures if border checks keptItaly's measures, which include the closure of maritime and air entry points, were introduced after the mass influx into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa. The Spanish government warned of 'proportional measures to protect the interests and dignity of its citizens' if Italy doesn't lift its restrictions by Sunday.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 7Spain gives Italy two days to lift border checks on Spanish travellers after Ceuta migrant rushThe government believes Italy's checks on travellers from Spain breach the spirit of Schengen and has given Rome until Sunday to lift them before taking "proportionate measures."EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 2NDLEA intercepts China , Italy - bound cocaine in Lagos , nabs bandit supplier in ZamfaraThe NDLEA intercepted cocaine destined for China and Italy in Lagos, while also apprehending a bandit supplier in Zamfara. This highlights efforts to combat international drug trafficking and organized crime.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 1Italy , Denmark win support of 22 EU states for stronger border controls after Ceuta crisisItaly and Denmark have secured the support of 22 EU states for stronger border controls after the Ceuta crisis. This signifies a coordinated European response to migration issues.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSBREAKINGAug 1Ceuta: Spain under pressure as Italy suspends Schengen dealSeveral EU governments have urged Spain to take control of its border following the mass intrusion in Ceuta. Meanwhile, Madrid said scores were killed in the border push. Follow DW for more.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 1France, Italy tighten borders after 60,000 migrants enter Spain’s CeutaSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 31Italy suspends Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisisItaly’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the measure was adopted to safeguard national security and prevent “possible repercussions on our nations.” The post Italy suspends Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 31France , Italy firm up borders as 60 , 000 enter CeutaFrance and Italy are strengthening their borders as a large number of people have entered Ceuta. This indicates significant migratory pressure and a governmental response to border security.theadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 31Italy suspends Schengen with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis, shuts air and sea bordersThe temporary suspension of the Schengen agreement was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 31Four decades after Chernobyl , Italy prepares return to nuclear energyFour decades after the Chernobyl disaster, Italy is preparing to resume its use of nuclear energy. This signifies a major shift in national energy policy.middleeaststar.com · Syria
POLITICSJul 30Four decades after Chernobyl , Italy prepares return to nuclear energyItaly is reportedly preparing to re-embrace nuclear energy, four decades after the Chernobyl disaster. This signifies a potential shift in the nation's energy policy.cincinnatisun.com · United States
POLITICSJul 30Four decades after Chernobyl , Italy prepares return to nuclear energyFour decades after the Chernobyl disaster, Italy is preparing to return to nuclear energy. This signifies a major shift in the country's energy policy.stlouisstar.com · United States
POLITICSJul 29Italy moves to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages in Rome and other art citiesOn Wednesday afternoon Italy’s Chamber of Deputies saw the introduction of a bill which, if passed, would ban "botticelle", the traditional horse-drawn tourist carriages, especially common in Rome.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 29EU grows impatient over Italy's hesitancy on €14.9bn defence loanItaly hasn't decided how much of its €14.9bn SAFE defence loan it will use, as several domestic considerations affect the calculus. But Brussels and other member states are growing impatient to reallocate any unspent funds within the legal deadlines.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 28Four decades after Chernobyl , a generational divide reshapes Italy nuclear debateForty years after the Chernobyl disaster, a generational divide is influencing Italy's debate on nuclear power. This indicates shifting public opinion and political discussion regarding energy policy.winknews.com · United States
POLITICSJul 28Four decades after Chernobyl, a generational divide reshapes Italy's nuclear debateFour decades after the Chernobyl disaster spewed radiation across Europe and turned Italy off nuclear power, Premier Giorgia Meloni ’s government is laying the groundwork to bring it…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 26Russian sponsor , federal rules and curriculum : this is why Pirlo can lose ItalyThe article discusses factors, including a Russian sponsor and federal rules, that could lead to Pirlo's losing connection to Italy. This highlights potential issues impacting a national figure or entity.irishdentist.ie · Ireland
POLITICSJul 24Giorgia Meloni's Italy: An authoritarian drift? (part 2)In this edition of Europe Rendezvous, we travel to Italy, one of the European Union's founding members, to examine how the country's democratic institutions have come under increasing pressure. It may be the season of la dolce vita, but life has been far from sweet for migrants, women seeking abortions in parts of Italy, and journalists facing growing political pressure on the media. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leads a coalition of conservatives and the far right, and as the 2027 elections approach, her government has been accused of seeking greater influence over the judiciary, the media anFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 24Giorgia Meloni's Italy: An authoritarian drift? (Part 1)In this edition of Europe Rendezvous, we travel to Italy, one of the European Union's founding members, to examine how the country's democratic institutions have come under increasing pressure. It may be the season of la dolce vita, but life has been far from sweet for migrants, women seeking abortions in parts of Italy, and journalists facing growing political pressure on the media. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leads a coalition of conservatives and the far right, and as the 2027 elections approach, her government has been accused of seeking greater influence over the judiciary, the media anFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 24Meloni's Italy: Fortress Europe?Migration was at the heart of Giorgia Meloni's successful 2022 election campaign. Promising a tougher approach to irregular migration helped propel her to power, but what has her government achieved since then? One of its flagship policies was the creation of a controversial migrant processing centre in Albania. Yet the plan has repeatedly run into legal obstacles in Italy, raising questions about whether it can deliver on its promises. At the same time, Meloni has had to balance her hardline rhetoric with economic realities. Faced with labour shortages and pressure from businesses, her governFrance 24 [en]