Italy
Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final
The four-time national champion was warmly received by the crowd at Milan’s Forum di Assago indoor arena. Seniuk qualified for the free skate in 22nd place.
Italy ready to help train police forces in Gaza, Palestinian territories, FM says
Olympics organizers remove staffer who called out 'Free Palestine' at Israeli group
Poland, Italy, decline Board of Peace invitation, cite doubts, constitutional barrier
Milano Cortina Olympics: Israel's delegation, ICE, and event's security measures spark debate
About 6,000 Italian security units are stationed to secure the event.
US to hand NATO commands in Italy, Virginia to European officers
The move is in keeping with US President Donald Trump's demands that European nations take more responsibility for their own security.
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
According to the ministry, the site has been under constant monitoring by Italy’s financial police to “protect the site from possible looting and to preserve its enormous scientific value.”
Italy's Alpine rescuers urge caution after avalanches kill 11 in seven days
With fresh snow accumulating on older and unstable layers, even the movement of a single skier can trigger an avalanche, the rescue service warned.
El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7
"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”
US athlete Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill skiing
Vonn, 41, whose battle to reach the starting line despite her knee injury dominated the opening days of the Milan Cortina Olympics, saw her unlikely bid end in agony.
Elephant bone found at Spanish archaeological site may have marched on Rome with Hannibal - study
The finding represents the first elephant skeletal remains found to possibly confirm Hannibal’s historical march from Carthage to Italy during the Second Punic War.
Olympic torch carried by leading ballet dancer arrives in Milan to cheers, protests
A small group of demonstrators flew Palestinian flags on the edge of the square in solidarity with Gaza, and on Thursday morning, Greenpeace staged a protest in front of Milan's gothic cathedral.
Israel’s Olympic delegation embrace winter challenge
In Milano Cortina, Israel’s winter athletes will aim to leave a lasting impression – one run, skate, and slide at a time with nine Olympians and one Paralympian competing.
Italian Senate advances bill to codify IHRA definition, ban antisemitic rallies
Italy’s Senate approved the base text of a bill that would allow bans on antisemitic rallies and codify the IHRA definition into law, sparking debate over free speech and protest.
