Italy refutes report about toilet paper shortage in government

The office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has refuted a report by the newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano claiming that the Palazzo Chigi, the seat of government, was running out of toilet paper due to protests by truck drivers, and has invited journalists to see for themselves that this is not the case.

European currency falls amid protests in France, Italy, Belgium — Bloomberg

 The euro fell against major world currencies as widespread protests in France deepened worries about the country’s fiscal health, and tensions around Ukraine escalated, Bloomberg reported.

Italian farmers are protesting against falling prices and rising costs, according to media reports

 Dozens of tractors are traveling along a road near the Italian city of Matera to demand action in response to falling purchase prices for grain, olive oil, and milk, rising production costs, and competition from cheaper imported food products, the press reports.

Over 60% of Italians oppose continued arms supplies to Ukraine — poll

More than 60% of Italian citizens oppose continuing to supply weapons to Kiev, according to an opinion poll conducted by Eumetra in late September.

NATO "friendly fire": four Italian soldiers wounded in Latvia — Der Spiegel

All four NATO military personnel were transported to Riga for medical treatment following the exercises. One of them sustained serious injuries.

Italian Ministry of Defense has denied the report by El Mundo regarding a potential Russian drone attack on Spain, France, and Italy

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto dismissed a report claiming that the CIA had informed the leadership of Spain, France, and Italy that Russia was preparing provocations in those countries using UAVs concealed in container ships.

Spain extends checks on arrivals from Italy as Rome prolongs Schengen suspension

The Spanish government on Monday decided to extend border controls on arrivals from Italy after Rome prolonged its suspension of Schengen rules following last month’s migration crisis in Ceuta.

Italian PM says suspends defense agreement with Israel

Italy has suspended its defense agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday.

US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger

The US immigration agency whose officers have been involved in two fatal shootings in Minneapolis has said it is sending agents to help support American security operations during the Winter Olympics, which start in Italy on 6 February.

Zelensky says he and Meloni discussed peace plan, reconstruction

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed his peace plan to end the war with Russia and reconstruction with a focus on Ukraine's energy system in a meeting with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, he said in a post on social media platform X.

The Italian ambassador summoned to the Russian FM due to the illegal entry of Italian journalists into the Kursk region

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccioni due to the illegal entry of Italian journalists into the Kursk region to cover the attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 

Global Combat Air Programme Shows Off Next Gen Fighter Concept

The United Kingdom, Italy and Japan jointly presented a concept model of a next-generation fighter jet, which is planned to be put into service in 2035, Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo said.

France, Germany, Italy and Poland agreed to develop long-range missiles

The four countries signed an agreement to jointly develop long-range cruise missiles. We are talking about Germany, France, Poland and Italy.

Nearly 40% of Italian Teens Take Drugs, Government Report Finds

Almost 960,000 Italians aged between 15 and 19, or 39% of them, have consumed illegal substances at least once, an annual government report to parliament showed on Tuesday, as drug abuse headed back towards pre-pandemic levels.

Italy Might Supply Ukraine With Storm Shadow Missiles - Reports

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto intends to present the weapons that are to be included in the upcoming aid package during a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee for the Security of the Republic by the end of June, sources told the newspaper.

Italy recover from disastrous beginning to win Euro 2024 opener

Italy recovered from conceding the fastest goal in the competition's history to get their defence of the European Championship title off to a winning start on Saturday as they came back to beat Albania 2-1 in front of a partisan crowd.  

Iran, Italy Discuss Reconstruction of Syria to pave the way for the return of the Syrian displaced citizens

Iranian and Italian representatives talked about the latest developments in Syria, plans to assist in the reconstruction of the Arab country, and helping displaced Syrians to return home.

Biden hails Italian PM’s Ukraine stance as US aid fears mount

President Joe Biden hailed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s “unwavering” support for Ukraine Friday, as they held talks overshadowed by worries about the future of US aid for Kyiv.

Italy Halts Arms Supplies to Israel After War in Gaza Began

Italy has halted supplying arms to Israel after the conflict between the Jewish state and Palestinian movement Hamas escalated, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said.

Italy's Parliament Approves Resolution to Continue Military Aid to Ukraine

A resolution for Italy to continue to provide military aid to Ukraine was passed in both houses of parliament on Wednesday, Italian askanews news agency reported.