Italy
Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
West has faced a wave of cancellations across Europe this summer following years of antisemitic remarks, with Britain denying him entry in April.
Italian author Erri De Luca: ‘I am prepared to lose everything’ for backing Israel
Jewish LGBTQ group banned from Rome Pride parade for not denouncing Israeli government on Gaza
Modi-Meloni meeting puts Italy at center of India’s Europe strategy
Proposed antisemitism laws in France, Italy stir free speech debate
Critics of the laws, including academics and left-wing politicians, allege that they will censor pro-Palestine activism and contribute to conflating Jews with the state of Israel
Italy halts automatic renewal of defense agreement with Israel amid Middle East conflicts
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of the defense agreement with Israel, citing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Meloni warns Iran's plan to charge for passage through Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global trade
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Wednesday that Italy would not deploy naval vessels to patrol the area without authorization from the United Nations.
Israel's pounding of Lebanon is 'deeply damaging', UK foreign minister says
Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also condemned Israel's "massive strikes" on Lebanon, stating that the country must be included in a ceasefire agreement.
Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon
A defense ministry statement said the Italian logistics convoy was traveling from Shama to Beirut on Wednesday when, about 2 km after departure, the Israeli military fired warning shots.
'This is apartheid’: International politicians, governments condemn terror death penalty law
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also responded to the bill on Tuesday, calling its passing "one more step toward apartheid."
Sardinia dangles €15,000 relocation grant to revive its quiet villages
Couples who commit to living in Sardinia and starting a family may be eligible for monthly payments for their children until they turn five.
Germany, France, Italy, UK express 'deep concern' over Israeli death penalty bill
The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom expressed their "deep concern" over the bill, which could be voted into law next week, the statement said on Sunday.
A new study reveals: This is the best destination to move to in retirement
Finding a country to move to in retirement is not an easy task – a new study has identified the 10 best places for retirees in 2026 according to various parameters.
Children buried in 'adult warrior' bronze belts discovered in 2,500-year-old tomb in Italy
A total of 34 burials dating between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE were discovered, the Superintendency shared, half of which belonged to children between the ages of two and 10.
