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EU member states are in no hurry to use the European Commission's proposal to increase defense spending. Many fear the risks to debt sustainability and market reaction.

Kyiv has appealed to Italy and other partners to organize a summit on Ukraine. It should take place on the sidelines of the funeral of Pope Francis, with the participation of the USA, Italy, France, Great Britain and Germany.

Mircea Lucescu rejected an invitation to the legends match of "Zenit", dedicated to the centenary of the club. Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, despite the lifetime ban in Ukraine, plans to play for the St. Petersburg club.

Olga Sopit won a silver medal in the individual rapier fencing competition. This is the fourth medal of the European Youth Championship for the athlete.

Meghan Markle reported that her son Archie will soon lose a tooth, just like Prince Louis in a photo published by Kate. Megan was also accused of copying the style of Kate's children.

European diplomats condemned Russia's massive strike on Kyiv, which resulted in deaths. They expressed support for Ukraine and called for increased resistance to the aggressor.

The Italian Ministry of Culture will turn off the lights of the Colosseum on the evening of April 22, honoring the memory of the late Pope Francis. Also, the Mayor of Paris turned off the illumination of the Eiffel Tower.

The Ministry of Defense received a batch of equipment from the IT coalition, funded by Luxembourg and Iceland, worth almost 2 million euros. The delivery included access points, routers, charging stations and telephones.

The Italian association Codacons will file a complaint regarding the early closure of the Colosseum on Easter for the safety of the US Vice President. Media report that only his wife visited the monument, which outraged tourists.

Hungary can force the EU to lift sanctions against €210 billion of frozen Russian assets. This will remove the guarantee on loans to Ukraine and shift their coverage to EU and G7 taxpayers.

Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88. US Vice President JD Vance, the Prime Minister of Italy, and the President of France reacted to his death.

Great Britain called on Russia to commit to a full ceasefire, not just a one-day pause. Complete silence would allow for negotiations on a just and lasting peace, the British Foreign Office said.

The EU skeptically assessed Putin's statement about the "Easter truce". The European Union stated that Russia must prove its intentions to stop aggression with real actions, as words do not correspond to reality.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani doubts that Russia will observe the "Easter truce". The Kremlin's statements about silence do not correspond to the real situation on parts of the front.

Giorgia Meloni's translator publicly apologized for a stumble during a meeting with Donald Trump. Due to the hitch, the Italian Prime Minister had to translate herself, which the translator called a "terrible failure," justifying the interruption by the importance of the meeting.

17 millennia-old manuscripts from the Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland are returning to Dublin for an exhibition. They provide insight into the life of monks and the cultural exchange of Ireland's "golden age".

During the meeting between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni at the White House, tension arose over the issue of responsibility for the war in Ukraine. When Meloni was asked about Trump's attitude towards Zelenskyy, he himself intervened and expressed criticism of the Ukrainian president, although he did not blame him for the invasion.

In northern Italy, at least three people have died due to heavy rains that caused a transport collapse. Connections with Austria and Switzerland have been delayed, some areas are flooded.

The Czech Republic has switched to supplying oil exclusively from Western sources, including Italy, for the first time, thanks to the expansion of the TAL pipeline's capacity. The country is no longer dependent on Russian oil.

In Italy, in the Faito mountain area, a cable car rope broke due to bad weather. Four tourists died, and another passenger is in critical condition. Rescue operations are underway.

From April 19, Venice is again charging an entry fee for tourists. Those who book tickets less than three days in advance will pay twice as much. The fee will be in effect for 54 days.

Giorgia Meloni is meeting with Trump in Washington, seeking tariff relief and strengthened defense. The Italian Prime Minister hopes to become a mediator between the US and Europe, but the risks are high.

The State Property Fund is initiating the transfer of NAAS lands to the state enterprise "Reserve", which threatens scientific research. This may lead to the loss of Ukraine's agricultural independence.

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, shared her experiences about a miscarriage in 2020 and her struggle with postpartum preeclampsia. She discussed it in a new podcast.

The torches for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have been officially unveiled. The torches are made from recycled materials and run on biofuel.

The authorities of the Dominican Republic reported 231 deaths as a result of the collapse of the roof of the Jet Set nightclub. Among the victims are foreigners, the government is conducting an investigation.

EU ministers are seeking to provide Ukraine with 2 million artillery shells worth 5 billion euros. Hungary remains the main obstacle to military aid.

During Charles III's visit to Italy, Prime Minister Meloni presented him and Queen Camilla with personalized jars of Nutella. The jars had their names printed in gold letters.

Italian geography textbooks for the 7th grade have been found to contain maps where Crimea is marked as Russian territory. It also presents a false history of the war in Donbas.

ESA has recorded the awakening of a black hole in the galaxy SDSS1335+0728 at a distance of 300 million light-years. It suddenly began to emit powerful X-rays.