Italy to deploy second naval vessel to escort Gaza aid flotilla

Italy will send a second naval vessel to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced Thursday, according to Italian news agency ANSA. Briefing lawmakers on the flotilla, Crosetto said the government aims to prevent...

Italy, Spain deploy ships to protect Gaza flotilla

ROME: Italy and Spain have deployed naval ships to assist an international aid flotilla that has come under drone attack while trying to deliver aid to Gaza, potentially ratcheting up tensions with Isr­ael. The Global Sumud Flotilla is using about...

Italian Coast Guard Detains Bulker for Hygiene and Crew Welfare Issues

The Italian Coast Guard and the port of Naples report that a bulker has been detained after its port state inspection due to a long list of concerns. They are citing issues ranging from hygiene in areas of the vessel and issues impacting crew...

Italian Navy Sails to Protect Gaza Flotilla

As the Israeli government continues its horrific genocide of Palestinians and the destruction of housing and infrastructure in Gaza, in the third attack on the 42-ship Global Sumud flotilla, drones struck multiple boats in international waters....

Italy Names Its Change-Makers: Highlights from the Black Carpet Awards 2025

Spotlights swept the proscenium at Teatro Manzoni as the Black Carpet Awards—now in its third act—honored the “Leaders of Change,” a cast rewriting fashion and culture’s script for inclusion, access, and impact. Presented by the Afro Fashion...

Italian restaurant returns to Miami Beach as Asian spot opens in Dadeland and luxury showroom debuts in West Palm (Photos)

Italy retains the Billie Jean King Cup with Jasmine Paolini's win over Jessica Pegula

SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Jasmine Paolini beat Jessica Pegula on the fourth match point as defending champion Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup with a comprehensive victory over the United States on Sunday. Italy won both singles ties in straight...

Italian Olive Oil Producers Optimistic Despite Challenges

Summary Italian farm­ers and millers are opti­mistic about the upcom­ing olive oil pro­duc­tion cam­paign, with expec­ta­tions of a yield exceed­ing 300,000 tons in the 2025/26 sea­son. However, chal­lenges from weather and pests, such as the...

Italy, Spain deploy vessels to protect Gaza aid flotilla

Greta Thunberg and other crew members flash victory signs from their ship, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, as they sail off Crete island, Greece, yesterday Italy and Spain have deployed...

Italy’s Meloni under increasing pressure over Gaza genocide

ROME: With protests in the streets and a slew of Western nations recognizing a State of Palestine, Italy is finding it difficult to maintain its cautious position on the Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s rightwing government is “on...

Italy’s Meloni under increasing pressure over Gaza

Italy and Spain to send naval support for Gaza humanitarian flotilla

THE Italian and Spanish governments said today they were sending additional naval support to ensure the safety of the Gaza humanitarian flotilla. This came after reports by flotilla activists on Wednesday night that they had been subjected to a...

Italy On Strike Against Genocide – Gaza City Under Hellish Attack

Under the slogans ‘24 hour general strike’ and ‘Block everything,’ the strongest day of protest in solidarity with Gaza in Italy to date took place on Monday, 22 September. The largest ports were blocked and demonstrations were held in over 75...

Italian Company with Only One Employee Signs Major Investment Deal with Syrian Government

Italian Company with Only One Employee Signs Major Investment Deal with Syrian Government ARK News.. Informed sources revealed that relevant Syrian government bodies have begun verifying reports regarding the Italian company UBAKO-I S.R.L., which...

'Israel has no right to prevent creation of Palestinian state, build new settlements’: Italy’s Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday accused Israel of crossing the line of proportionality in its military campaign in Gaza and said the country “has no right to prevent the creation of a Palestinian state.” "Israel has exceeded...

CONCORSO ITALIANO 40TH ANNIVERSARY DELIVERS A CELEBRATION TO REMEMBER

"2025 Event Date Announced Coming Off Spectacular Comeback" MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 25, 2025 -- Concorso Italiano marked its 40th anniversary with an unforgettable celebration of Italian style, design, and heritage at Bayonet Black Horse during...

As Gaza engulfs European politics, Italy sends navy ship on unlikely mission

One of United States President Donald Trump’s staunch allies, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, took office in 2022 as one of Israel’s most vocal supporters in Europe. Fast-forward to the present. As the political ground shifts, she has...

Million-Strong General Strike Blocked Italy for Palestine

One million people across Italy, led by grassroots unions, took part in a general strike supporting Palestine and the Global Sumud Flotilla. Students at the general strike for Gaza in Ancona, Sept. 22, 2025. (Ukrain4Pal/ Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY...

Farren Timoteo returns with his smash hit Made in Italy at Theatre Calgary

By Hannah Caparino, September 24 2025— Theatre Calgary is starting their 2025-2026 season off with the hilarious return of Farren Timoteo’s play Made in Italy. After making its debut at Western Canada Theatre, the play made its way into the heart...

Spain and Italy Send Warships After Gaza-Bound Flotilla Reports Drone Attacks Near Greece 

Spain and Italy are dispatching naval vessels to escort an international flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, after participants reported being targeted by drones in the Mediterranean. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced in New...