The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni has been criticised by the politicians of the Opposition party for discussing national security matters with some Russian pranksters, reported Russia Today. Meloni was reportedly tricked by Russian comedians Vovan and Lexus under the false impression that the two were African politicians. According […]
UK, Japan, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jets
The United Kingdom on Friday announced an unprecedented international aerospace coalition with Italy and Japan to adapt and respond to future security threats. “The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a new partnership and ambitious endeavour between the UK, Japan and Italy to deliver the next generation of combat air fighter jets,” Downing Street said in a statement. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to visit a UK base today […]
Delhi-Rome direct flight to boost connectivity between India, Italy: Italian Envoy
Italian Ambassador to India Vincenzo De Luca, on Sunday, said that Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) Airways’ direct flight between Delhi to Rome would give a significant boost to the connectivity between India and Italy. Talking about boosting the relationship between the two countries, Luca said, “Connectivity between Italy and India will enhance relations. We’ve increasing exports and imports between […]
7 dead, including 3-week old infant in landslide in Italy’s Ischia island
Seven people have been killed and five are feared missing after a landslide struck a densely populated port city on Italy’s Ischia island on Sunday, a US-based media publication said. The deceased include a 3-week-old infant and a pair of young siblings who died as a result of getting buried under debris. […]
Italy tightens Covid-19 health protocols as pandemic indicators worsen
Italy on Thursday updated coronavirus health protocols in the workplace, as the main pandemic indicators in the country continue to rise. The new rules, developed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies and the Ministry of Health, will require mask use for those with specific health risks, or in […]
European champions Italy to miss FIFA World Cup 2022
European champions Italy failed to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022 to be played in Qatar after being stunned by North Macedonia 0-1 in their play-off here at Renzo Barbera Stadium. This is for the second consecutive time that the four-time World Champions Italy have failed to qualify for the […]
UK, US, France, Germany, Italy set to increase pressure on Russia
The UK, the United States, France, Germany and Italy are set to increase pressure on Russia in connection with Moscow’s special military operation in Ukraine, the UK government said in a statement. “The Prime Minister spoke to the leaders of the Quint – the United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany and Italy […]
125 out of 179 passengers Covid-19 infected in the plane that came from Italy to Amritsar
125 out of 179 passengers on board an international chartered flight from Italy have been found corona infected at Amritsar International Airport in Punjab. There was a stir in the airport after such a large number of passengers got Kovid positive. At present, all the passengers are being isolated. However, […]
Italy hopes for return to democratic transition process in Sudan, says Foreign Ministry
Italy expressed concern over the developments in Sudan and hope for the soonest possible return to the process of democratic transformation in that African country, the Italian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The Foreign Ministry expresses concern over the news from Khartoum, Sudan. The Italian side expresses the hope that […]
Brazil’s President to attend G20 Summit in Italy
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will take part in the upcoming G20 summit in Italy, his office announced. “President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed his participation in the G20 summit,” the presidential administration said in a statement late on Friday. Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos Alberto Franca and Economy Minister Paulo Guedes will also join the country’s delegation at the event, the office […]
India, Italy reaffirm commitment to deepening bilateral economic ties
India and Italy on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic ties and enhancing mutual cooperation between the two countries. It was discussed during the 21st session of the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) meeting, held virtually. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister Piyush Goyal and […]
Mask-free and ‘low risk’, Italy welcomes milestone
All of Italy became a mask-free, “low-risk” zone for coronavirus Monday, marking a dramatic milestone for the first European country to be hit by the global pandemic in February 2020. In a decree that took effect Monday, the health ministry for the first time classified each of Italy’s 20 regions […]
Italy assistant coach De Rossi hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19
Days after contracting coronavirus, Italy assistant coach Daniele De Rossi has been hospitalised due to pneumonia symptoms. At least eight players and four members of the background staff have been diagnosed with coronavirus since returning from the latest round of international matches, Goal.com reported. De Rossi was appointed as assistant to coach Roberto Mancini last month. […]
Italy coach Mancini calls for expanded Euro 2020 squads
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini says he would support the introduction of larger squad limits for the rescheduled European Championship due to the risk of players contracting Covid-19. The tournament is set to be staged across 12 different host cities from June 11 — July 11 after being moved back […]
Italy govt approves €32b package for virus-hit economy
Italy’s government approved yesterday a €32-billion (RM157 billion) economic relief package for coronavirus-stricken businesses and workers. It included €11 billion of grants to worst-affected firms that will be paid out by the end of April, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said in a news conference. Draghi called the decree a “partial […]