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WORLDAug 9Divers in Italy find ancient Roman shipwreck, amphorae off coast of Sicily believed to be 2,100 years oldThe wreck is believed to be more than 2,000 years old. Italy's culture minister says it is "one of the most important underwater archaeological" finds in years.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 9Spain - Italy: Dispute grows over migration between EU countriesThe EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation for similar controls imposed by Rome after a surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. Madrid says most of those migrants were swiftly returned and has accused Italy of allowing “persistent irregular migration”. France24 correspondent Sarah Morris tells us the latest from Spain.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 9Spain starts border checks on Italy over Ceuta disputeThe EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation for similar controls imposed by Rome after a surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. Madrid says most of those migrants were swiftly returned and has accused Italy of allowing “persistent irregular migration”. Charlotte Lam has more.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 9Reels of a lost Manipur to undergo digital revival in ItalyA collection of 15 rare reels shot on 8mm celluloid between the mid-1930s and early 1960s is believed to contain fragments of a way of life that has long since changedThe Hindu
POLITICSAug 8Italy rejects Spain deadline to lift border checksItaly has declined Spain's demand to remove its border checks by a specified deadline. This indicates a disagreement between the two European nations regarding border control policies.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 8Spain to start Italy border controls on air and sea travel amid Ceuta migrant rowFollowing Italy’s rejection of its ultimatum to lift the border checks imposed in response to the Ceuta migration crisis, Spain has in turn announced that it will carry out checks on travellers from Italy. From midnight on Saturday, travellers from Italy would initially be subject to random checks at ports and airports until September 7, Spanish state broadcaster RTVE reported, citing a decree issued by the Madrid government. The checks are intended to verify the identity and nationality of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 8Spain imposes temporary border controls on Italy over Ceuta rowThe measures came into effect at midnight on Saturday, August 8, and will last through September 7.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 8Mount Etna ash suspends arrivals at Italy’s Catania airportCatania international airport services the eastern part of Sicily, one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 8Spain to impose border checks on ItalyIn an escalating diplomatic crisis, Spain has now imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy. The move follows similar measures introduced by Rome in the wake of an influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Simon Moritz has the details.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 8Rome-Madrid row: how Spain checks travellers arriving from ItalySpain has introduced border checks for travellers arriving from Italy after Rome's measures over the Ceuta crisis, from IDs to trips with children and pets.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 8Spain to impose checks on travelers from Italy amid row over Ceuta migration crisis : ReportsReports indicate that Spain plans to impose checks on travelers arriving from Italy amidst a dispute over the Ceuta migration crisis. This reflects escalating tensions between European nations regarding migration policy.aa.com.tr · Turkey
WORLDAug 8Stanley Tucci on Why His Nat Geo Italy Show Is Moving to the united kingdom NextStanley Tucci has explained the reason for his National Geographic show, focused on Italy, moving its production to the United Kingdom. This update concerns changes in an entertainment program.variety.com · United States
WORLDAug 7Spain sets Italy deadline to end unfair border checks over migrant surgeSpain has issued a deadline to Italy regarding the cessation of what it deems unfair border checks, prompted by a surge in migrants. This reflects a diplomatic dispute over migration management.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSAug 7Spain to establish border controls on travellers from Italy amid migration disputeSpain's government said on Friday it would establish border ‌controls for flights and ships from Italy from midnight on Saturday until September 7 in a ‌dispute with the…Japan Today
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
WORLDAug 7From the Hundred Horse Chestnut to the ancient olive tree: where to see Italy's oldest treesThe ministry has updated the list of monumental trees, adding 82 new specimens: a journey among Italy's oldest green giants, where nature, history and legend meet.EuroNews [en]
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]
HEALTHAug 7Italy and France announce international meeting on addiction prevention and recoveryItaly and France, co-founders of the European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD), on Thursday announced an international meeting on prevention and addiction recovery. The summit will be held on 23 October 2026 in Italy.EuroNews [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]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 7Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips EuropeFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 7Italy Puts All 27 Major Cities On Red Heat Alert For First Time As Austria Sets Recordhngn.com · United States