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Italy

A country in Southern Europe
Italy (official name – Italian Republic) is a state in Southern Europe, occupying the Apennine Peninsula, as well as the large islands of Sicily and Sardinia. It borders France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia, and is washed by the waters of several seas of the Mediterranean basin, including the Ligurian, Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, and Ionian Seas. The country has an area of about 301,340 km² and a population of approximately 59 million people, and its capital is Rome. Italy is the cradle of the great Roman Empire and the Renaissance. Italy is one of the most economically developed countries in the world - the "Group of Seven."
2002
The country joined the Eurozone, adopting the euro as its official currency
2006
The national football team won the World Cup
2021
The country won the Eurovision Song Contest
2022
One of Europe's most powerful supercomputers was launched in Italy
2023
The country's stock market reached a 15-year high, and unemployment fell
2025
The country's tourism sector shows impressive growth and recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic
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Bookmakers predict Ukraine will take 9th place at Eurovision 2026

Ukraine, with artist Leleka, is in ninth place in the bookmakers' ranking with a 3% chance. Finland remains the leader, while France is predicted to take second place.

Culture • April 13, 01:04 PM • 4810 views
Ugandan General Demands Billion Dollars and Most Beautiful Woman from TurkeyPhoto

Muhoozi Kainerugaba promised to sever diplomatic ties with Ankara within 30 days. He demands monetary compensation and a wife for military assistance.

News of the World • April 12, 06:20 PM • 12086 views
Trump compared Starmer to Chamberlain

Donald Trump accused Britain of insufficient assistance in the war with Iran. The US President criticized Keir Starmer's belated decisions and stance.

News of the World • April 12, 04:14 PM • 6048 views
Zelenskyy to meet with Italian Prime Minister Meloni in Rome on April 15

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Rome for talks with the Italian Prime Minister. The meeting will take place on April 15 at 3:30 PM at Palazzo Chigi.

Politics • April 11, 10:19 PM • 4218 views
Europe to face jet fuel shortage in a few weeks - Bloomberg

The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz will cause fuel shortages and disruptions at EU airports. Oil prices have exceeded $100, ending the era of cheap tickets.

Economy • April 10, 02:30 PM • 3833 views
Trump considers withdrawing some US troops from Europe amid NATO tensions

The US President is considering reducing the contingent due to dissatisfaction with the actions of allies. Currently, over 80,000 American troops are stationed in Europe.

News of the World • April 9, 08:46 PM • 10363 views
Meloni calls for strengthening NATO and preserving Europe's unity with the US across the Atlantic

The Italian Prime Minister emphasized the importance of transatlantic unity amid the war in Iran. She called for a review of the EU's security strategy due to Trump.

News of the World • April 9, 06:48 PM • 5466 views
"She is a strong leader, and her voice means a lot for supporting Ukraine" - Zelenskyy on Meloni

The President called the Italian Prime Minister a strong leader in supporting Ukraine. Her voice is important for pressuring Russia and obtaining funding from Brussels, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.

Politics • April 9, 09:19 AM • 6178 views
Ukrainians in five European countries can submit DNA to search for missing persons - LubinetsPhoto

Ukrainians in Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Portugal can undergo DNA sampling procedures. The campaign will last until May and June 2026.

Society • April 7, 06:47 AM • 4557 views
Adriano Goldschmied, founder of Diesel and the "godfather" of denim, has died

The Italian designer passed away at the age of 82 after a battle with cancer. He created the brands Diesel and Replay, transforming jeans into a high fashion item.

Culture • April 6, 05:02 PM • 9014 views
EU warns against energy crisis turning into fiscal crisis - FT

Brussels urges governments to limit aid due to rising energy prices. Officials fear a new wave of inflation and rising national debt.

Economy • April 6, 09:11 AM • 7608 views
32 migrants rescued off the coast of Italy, at least 71 more people died at sea

Two merchant ships rescued 32 people from an overturned boat near Lampedusa. According to witnesses, more than seventy people drowned during the storm.

News of the World • April 5, 10:35 PM • 5915 views
Italy imposes limits on aviation fuel at some airports due to supply shortages

Bologna, Milan, and Venice airports are restricting aircraft refueling due to supply disruptions. Priority is given to medical and long-haul international flights.

News of the World • April 5, 02:01 PM • 8503 views
Avalanche in the Pyrenees claims the life of a 40-year-old skier from Toulouse

In the French commune of Val-de-Sos, a 40-year-old skier died under a snowdrift. Rescuers were unable to help the man, who lived near Toulouse.

News of the World • April 5, 01:26 PM • 6278 views
In Italy, one of the most wanted members of the Camorra mafia, Roberto Mazzarella, was arrested; Meloni congratulated law enforcement officers

Police apprehended Roberto Mazzarella on the Amalfi Coast using fake documents. He was wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in 2000.

News of the World • April 4, 10:58 PM • 6456 views
Five EU ministers demand windfall tax on energy companies due to fuel price surge

Finance ministers from five EU countries have called for a windfall tax due to the surge in fuel prices. Fuel costs have risen by 70% since the start of the war with Iran.

Economy • April 4, 12:03 PM • 7334 views
April 4th - NATO's birthday: how the Alliance was created and why it is currently experiencing one of its most difficult crises

The Alliance has come a long way from 12 founders to eastward expansion and Finland's accession. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, NATO is returning to deterring Russia.

Politics • April 4, 05:00 AM • 103616 views
Meloni traveled to the Persian Gulf countries to strengthen energy security

The Italian Prime Minister is visiting the Persian Gulf countries to strengthen strategic partnerships. The visit aims to ensure stable oil and gas supplies.

News of the World • April 3, 05:59 PM • 10274 views
Bad weather in Italy caused the Pescara River to overflow, leading to evacuations and road closuresVideo

Due to the overflowing Pescara River, 80 families have been evacuated and bridges closed. The army is involved in rescue operations at a hotel blocked by an avalanche.

News of the World • April 3, 10:26 AM • 4558 views
India to join international talks on opening the Strait of Hormuz

India is participating in a British initiative to restore shipping through the blocked strait. More than 40 states are involved in the negotiations, without US participation.

Politics • April 2, 04:23 PM • 4966 views
Over 40 countries held an emergency meeting due to the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz

The international meeting concerned the restoration of navigation and price stabilization. Iran was accused of attacking ships and blackmailing the global economy.

News of the World • April 2, 02:52 PM • 17521 views
Following Switzerland - neutral Austria closed its airspace to US military flights amid the war against Iran.

Austria denied the US overflight due to its neutrality law. Switzerland also rejected most American requests due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Politics • April 2, 02:21 PM • 4663 views
Britain gathers 35 countries for summit on Strait of Hormuz – Politico

Keir Starmer is organizing an international summit on restoring freedom of navigation. Participants will discuss diplomatic steps to regain control over the route.

News of the World • April 1, 04:16 PM • 4920 views
EU and Ukrainian foreign policy chiefs reaffirm commitment to holding Russia accountable on anniversary of Bucha massacrePhoto

EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.

Society • March 31, 10:55 AM • 13132 views
From Mexican bread to Finnish pudding - Easter baking in different countries of the worldPhoto

UNN has collected unique gastronomic Easter traditions from various countries. The review includes Italian colomba, Mexican capirotada, and Ukrainian paska.

Society • March 31, 07:42 AM • 84399 views
Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks

The Knesset passed a law on the execution of Palestinians for deadly terrorist attacks by a majority decision of judges. Human rights activists and the UN criticize the document for discrimination.

Politics • March 30, 10:17 PM • 12869 views
The largest and smallest EU car markets in February 2026 have been named

In February, 865. 4 thousand cars were sold in the EU. Germany became the largest market with 211.3 thousand units, and Malta the smallest with 521 registrations.

Economy • March 30, 03:25 PM • 5051 views
Israel did not allow Cardinal Pizzaballa into the temple in Jerusalem - Netanyahu intervened after the scandal

Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pizzaballa's entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. After international criticism, Netanyahu ordered access to the shrine to be ensured.

News of the World • March 30, 03:14 PM • 5199 views
In Europe, unknown individuals stole a truck with 12 tons of KitKat bars

A truck carrying 413,000 Nestle chocolate bars failed to reach Poland from Italy. The company is tracking the stolen batch by codes and cooperating with law enforcement.

News of the World • March 30, 12:35 PM • 6642 views
Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse paintings worth millions of euros stolen from a museum in Italy

In three minutes, perpetrators stole three valuable paintings from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation museum in Italy. Police are searching for a group of individuals who broke into the hall at night.

News of the World • March 30, 03:34 AM • 6998 views