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CONFLICTOct 17Italy widens flotilla torture probe to include Israeli defence minister , othersItaly has expanded its investigation into alleged torture during a flotilla incident to include the Israeli defense minister and other individuals. This concerns an international legal probe involving high-ranking officials and a past maritime event.middleeasteye.net · Israel
CONFLICTOct 16Italy probes Israel’s Katz over abuse, sexual assault of flotilla activistsRome prosecutors also name 12 senior military, police and prison officials over alleged abuse of detained activists.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 16Italy Probes IDF Chief , Defense Minister Over Gaza Flotilla Activist TortureItaly is investigating the IDF Chief and Defense Minister concerning alleged torture of Gaza Flotilla activists. This indicates potential international legal scrutiny over past military actions.haaretz.com · Israel
POLITICSOct 16Italy prolongs Schengen suspension with Spain, talks loomItaly has extended by another week ​its suspension of the European Union's border-free travel arrangements with Spain over a surge in migrant arrivals in Ceuta in late July, ​an ‌Italian government source said on Friday. A ⁠Spanish government spokesperson said the interior ministers of both countries would work over ‌the coming week on lifting the border controls.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 16GDP to rise 1% this year, growth to drop in 2027 and 2028 - Bank of ItalyCentral bank forecasts negative growth over next two years if raw material prices spikeANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 16Denmark, Italy, Poland urge EU leaders to harden stance on irregular migrationDraft conclusions backed by Rome, Warsaw and Copenhagen say irregular migration is "negatively linked to crime rates."Politico Europe
DISASTEROct 16Italy: Nationwide air traffic control issues disrupt flights at Rome airportFlight delays and cancellations disrupted Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday 16 October after a fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s nationwide air traffic control system.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 16Students throw rocks, eggs, firecrackers at cops amid anti-govt protests across ItalyNo Meloni Day demands more cash for schools, less for armsANSA [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Students throw rocks, eggs at cops in Turin amid anti-government protests across ItalyNo Meloni Day demands more cash for schools, less for armsANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 16Italy and Spain move to end border dispute after Meloni-Sánchez talksItaly's Giorgia Meloni, who met with Spain's Pedro Sánchez, agreed a short extension to align the expiry of Italy’s border controls with Spain’s reciprocal measures. Rome and Madrid say they will seek alternatives but remain at odds over migration.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 16Underground and illegal economy in Italy worth 218.2 billion in 2024 - IstatShare of GDP down to 9.9% from 10.2% in 2023ANSA [en]
WORLDOct 16Milan, Juve and Atalanta restore some pride for Italy in Europe after UCL whitewashMilan's 19-year-old Cisse scores hat-trick in 4-0 victory in SalzburgANSA [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 16Air traffic in Italy disrupted by malfunction, also delayed flights at SchipholDoor een technische storing bij de luchtverkeersleiding in Italië is het vliegverkeer in het land verstoord. De luchtverkeersleidingsautoriteit ENAV zegt dat het daarom op halve kracht werkt en er minder vluchten gaan en vertragingen zijn. De storing werd vannacht bekend. Sinds vanochtend vroeg zijn er daarom maatregelen genomen zodat het luchtverkeer niet te hevig verstoord zou worden. De vluchten die vanochtend tussen 06.00 uur en 08.00 uur zouden vertrekken, gingen niet, meldt de Italiaanse krant Corriere della Sera. Ook vluchten van en naar Schiphol zijn vertraagd. Zo kwamen vliegtuigen uiNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 16Italy to bring Schengen suspension in line with SpainSolution is in sight, countries' interior ministers set to have discussionsANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 16Spain and Italy will coordinate the end of Schengen controls for CeutaSánchez y Meloni pactan la reapertura del espacio fronterizo aunque Roma prolonga otros siete días los controles a los viajeros procedentes del territorio españolEl País
DISASTEROct 16Italy data network glitch hits airports: Flights delayed and cancellationsA problem affecting Italy's airport data network caused delays and flight cancellations on Friday morning. Enav says it was not a cyber attack or sabotage.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSBREAKINGOct 15Truckers threaten to shut down Italy with national strike amid fuel-price squeezeSpontaneous protests are spreading across the country warns ConftrasportoANSA [en]
SCI & TECHOct 15ESA’s New Sentinel 3C Satellite Makes its Debut with Sumptuous Images of Italy and the ArcticTwo weeks after launching, the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel 3C satellite has returned its first images of our world in sumptuous color. This first set of images includes stunning views of Italy, the Canadian Arctic, and the Caribbean from the satellite’s ocean and land color instrument, as well as measurements of the height of […] The post ESA’s New Sentinel 3C Satellite Makes its Debut with Sumptuous Images of Italy and the Arctic appeared first on Good News Network.GNN Science
SCI & TECHOct 15D-Wave Quantum delivers first annealing quantum computer to Italy as part of SQT dealD-Wave Quantum has delivered its first annealing quantum computer to Italy as part of a deal, marking a notable advancement in quantum technology deployment.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15Men's State pensions 33% higher than women's in Italy in 2025 - INPSOver 4.5 million pensioners got less than 1,000 euros a month last yearANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 15Italy brings together 'Friends of Cohesion' for talks on new EU budgetRome working to create platform of opposition to budget cuts, support for CAPANSA [en]
BUSINESSOct 15Italy's public debt down to €3.2008 trillion in AugustDrop of 6.1 billion with respect to JulyANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 15Italy's 2027 budget to feature €23.5 billion in new measures - DBPBoosting spending power at centre of package says governmentANSA [en]
BUSINESSOct 15Around 5.4 million people, 9.3% of population, in absolute poverty in Italy in 2025Statistics agency Istat reports slight decrease with respect to 2024ANSA [en]