Tag: Italy

Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 12:41 UTC
Italy seeks “clarity” from the US, urges calm amid renewed tariff uncertainty

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday he would seek “clarity” from the United States during a G7 videoconference on international trade and urged restraint as Washington’s latest tariff moves inject fresh uncertainty into transatlantic commerce.
Add your comment!
Wednesday, February 11th 2026 - 23:34 UTC
Poland and Italy decline to join Trump’s Board of Peace, citing doubts and constitutional limits

Poland and Italy said they will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, adding to the list of Washington allies that are staying on the sidelines, at least for now.
Monday, January 12th 2026 - 10:22 UTC
Argentina's Embassy in Caracas to be placed under Italian protection

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pulled his country's diplomats from the building that was once Argentina's Embassy in Caracas, but which had been placed under Brasilia's care when Javier Milei severed all ties with the Nicolás Maduro totalitarian regime.
Friday, December 26th 2025 - 10:22 UTC
Brazil eyes Italian weaponry to boost defense capabilities

Brazil's Army has made significant progress in acquiring a sophisticated anti-aircraft defense system, with Italy’s MBDA emerging as the primary candidate. The deal, valued at around US$600 million, aims to address a critical gap in the country's security infrastructure.
Thursday, November 13th 2025 - 10:43 UTC
Italy: Prosecutors launch probe into “human safari” allegations

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into claims that wealthy Italian citizens paid fees to act as “weekend snipers,” targeting and shooting civilians besieged in Sarajevo during the Bosnian War (1992-1996). The investigation has been bolstered by testimony from former Bosnian Army Brigadier General -and intelligence agent- Edin Subasic.
Friday, October 17th 2025 - 18:05 UTC
Orsi holds meetings with Pope and Italian authorities

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi met at the Vatican on Friday with Pope Leo XIV after both leaders participated on the previous day at FAO's 80th-anniversary ceremony in Rome.
Wednesday, August 13th 2025 - 09:58 UTC
Argentina's Navy interested in Italian and Danish frigates

Argentina's Navy is considering modernizing its fleet with units from Denmark and Italy, it was reported this week in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, July 30th 2025 - 10:11 UTC
Zambelli arrested in Italy, pending extradition to Brazil

Italian authorities in Rome Tuesday arrested Carla Zambelli, a far-right Brazilian congresswoman and staunch supporter of former President Jair Bolsonaro. She had fled to Italy in May after being sentenced to ten years in prison in the South American country.
Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:46 UTC
Rockhopper expects €31m from an arbitration dispute with Italian government

AIM Oil and gas exploration company Rockhopper Exploration said it was confident it would receive a €31m (£26.8m) insurance payment in a long-running dispute linked to restrictions on its operations off the coast of Italy.
Friday, March 28th 2025 - 23:40 UTC
Italy tightens citizenship rules to curb 'commercialization'

Italy’s government has approved a reform to restrict automatic citizenship by descent, citing concerns over the growing number of requests—especially from Latin America—and what officials described as the “commercialization” of Italian nationality.