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Economy

Stellantis unveils €60bn plan and 60 new models by 2030

Stellantis chairman John Elkann calls the overhaul “ambitious but realistic”, as CEO Antonio Filosa outlines plans to save and create over €3 billion by focusing on flagship models.

Travel News

Italy gains 14 new Blue Flag beaches: Here's where to go in 2026

There are now 525 award-winning beaches, with Liguria in the lead and growth in Calabria, Puglia and Sicily.

Business

BYD in talks to buy idle European car plants as it eyes Maserati

BYD is in talks with Stellantis and other carmakers about buying underused European plants, according to the Chinese carmaker's vice-president.

Europe News

Rubio in Rome: 'Trump has not decided on withdrawal' but warns of 'problem with Nato allies

The US Secretary of State in talks in Rome with Meloni and Tajani. The Italian minister reiterated his readiness for a mission to Hormuz after the war and Trump's no to tariffs. Rubio promised developments in negotiations with Iran and that "not being able to count" on Allies "is a problem"

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Europe News

Pope in Pompeii one year after election: 'So many Christians offend God'

The Pontiff is on a pastoral visit to Campania, where he relaunched the call for peace that had marked the first words of his papacy. "The disarming and disarming peace" of a year ago in St Peter's Square became a prayer: "May God enlighten those who have responsibility for government".

Vatican

US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope

Rubio's visit comes after US President Trump accused the pope of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy" after he made critical comments about the Iran war.

Europe News

Italy’s PM slams sexualised AI-generated images of herself

Doctored sexualised images of the prime minister have surfaced before, particularly last year on a pornographic website that included altered images of high-profile women.

Europe News

Meloni -Trump tensions tested, can the US - Italy alliance hold?

Tensions between Meloni and Trump do not seem to threaten the privileged axis between Rome and Washington, shored up by US bases in Italy and Italian contracts.

Culture news

Venice Biennale jury resigns as Italy opposes Russia's participation

The Italian government has opposed the Biennale's decision to allow Russia to participate in the international exhibition.

Europe News

Rome summons Russian ambassador over insults against Meloni

Relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense because of Meloni's strong support for Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion.

Economy

Airport council warns: Hormuz closure poses major fuel shortage risks

In a letter to the EU, the Airports Council International warned that if Hormuz does not reopen within three weeks, paraffin shortages in Europe will be critical.

Europe News

Jet fuel crisis: Rationing triggered at four airports in Italy

Four northern Italian airports introduce restrictions on jet fuel due to the energy crisis, with priority given to long-haul and medical flights. Meanwhile, Ryanair has warned that if the Iran war continues, summer flights are at risk across Europe.

World News

Meloni talks energy and opening of Hormuz on Gulf tour

The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids.

Europe News

Fugitive Camorra boss Roberto Mazzarella arrested

Mazzarella, head of the clan bearing his name, was on the list of Italy's most dangerous fugitives. Murder charges and other charges were brought against him. Cash and luxury watches were seized in the operation.

Europe News

Energy crisis: 5 countries appeal to EU for windfall tax

Economy and finance ministers from Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Austria are asking the EU for a tax on energy surplus profits to curb price increases.

Switzerland

Swiss bus fire killing six 'intentional,' police say

At least six people died and five were injured after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Fribourg, in what police are treating as possible arson. A terrorist act has been ruled out for now, according to authorities.

USA

UN rapporteur Albanese's family sues US officials over sanctions

The US State Department dismissed the lawsuit as "baseless lawfare" and defended the sanctions against the UN Gaza envoy as "legal and appropriate".

Italy

Italian broadcaster's sports chief quits after Olympics gaffes

RaiSport chief Paolo Petrecca quit after a series of blunders during the Milano-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony sparked revolt and possible strikes by RAI journalists.

Italy

Meloni and Merz: 'Let Europe take the lead and choose its own destiny'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed the new German-Italian Action Plan in Rome, where the two delegations met for the intergovernmental summit in Rome on Friday.

Europe News

The EU's new dynamic duo? Merz heads to Italy for summit with Meloni

A closer alliance between Meloni and Merz is on the horizon, with the ambition to change Europe after decades of dominance by the Franco-German axis.

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