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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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Italy's Ministry of Culture has dispatched inspectors to the Venice Biennale over the decision to allow Russia's participation

Italy's Ministry of Culture is investigating the Biennale due to Russia's admission to the 2026 exhibition. The EU is threatening to cancel two million euros in funding for the event.

Culture • April 29, 03:53 PM • 5369 views
Zelenskyy appoints new ambassador to Luxembourg - who is Yaroslav Melnyk

Zelenskyy has appointed the Ambassador to Belgium, Yaroslav Melnyk, as the representative to Luxembourg concurrently. Previously, the diplomat headed the Ukrainian mission in Italy.

Politics • April 28, 07:11 AM • 5183 views
Italy to extradite Chinese national wanted by the US on suspicion of hacking attacks

The Italian government has approved the extradition of Xu Jiawei, whom the US accuses of cyberattacks. He is suspected of stealing COVID-19 research for the benefit of China.

Politics • April 26, 06:55 PM • 7433 views
Partners to allocate €100 million for Ukraine's winter preparations - what was agreed at the "Energy Ramstein"Photo

Partners will channel €100 million through the Energy Support Fund for winter preparations, announced at the "Energy Ramstein". They agreed to seek additional €829 million and thanked partner countries.

Economy • April 26, 10:25 AM • 4437 views
Embassy of Ukraine reports aggression against people with Ukrainian flags during the march on the occasion of Italy's Liberation Day

The Embassy of Ukraine in Italy has reported cases of aggression and discrimination against people with Ukrainian flags during the Liberation Day march. The diplomatic mission called such actions unacceptable.

Society • April 26, 05:02 AM • 17399 views
Ukraine and Latvia have agreed on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without additional examsPhoto

Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without exams. This is the sixth such agreement, important for Ukrainians abroad due to the war.

Politics • April 25, 12:13 PM • 4724 views
US confirmed neutrality regarding the Falklands, Spain stated it is a "reliable" NATO member after Pentagon memo

US Declared Neutrality on Falkland Islands Amid Argentina-UK Dispute. Spanish PM Sanchez Emphasized the Reliability of Madrid as a NATO Member Despite Trump Threats.

News of the World • April 25, 07:19 AM • 4982 views
Ryanair closes base in Berlin and cuts flights due to rising charges

Ryanair to close Berlin airport base on October 24 due to planned 10% charge increase. Passenger traffic to drop from 4.5 million to 2.2 million in 2027.

News of the World • April 24, 02:37 PM • 3882 views
NATO stated that there are "no provisions" for expelling allies after reports of US discussions regarding Spain

There are no provisions in NATO's founding treaty for expelling countries. The US is dissatisfied with Spain's refusal to provide bases for attacks on Iranian targets.

News of the World • April 24, 01:30 PM • 4487 views
Liver Onco 2026: A New Level of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Liver Tumor Treatment

On May 15, 2026, the Liver Onco 2026 conference will be held in Kyiv with the participation of experts from the EU and the USA. Specialists will discuss new methods of treating liver tumors.

Kyiv • April 24, 06:40 AM • 40114 views
US does not plan to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup – Trump commented on teams' participation

The US does not plan to ban Iranian athletes from participating in the World Cup. The proposal to replace Iran with the Italian national team remains merely an initiative.

Sports • April 24, 04:25 AM • 4041 views
EU may strip Venice Biennale of funding over return of Russian pavilion

The EU is halting exhibition funding due to the admission of the Russian pavilion. Organizers have 30 days to provide an explanation to save the agreement.

Culture • April 23, 02:55 PM • 3204 views
A volcano in Greece, thought to be dormant for 100,000 years, is actually accumulating magma underground

Scientists have discovered a continuous accumulation of magma beneath the Greek volcano Methana. This discovery forces a re-evaluation of the danger level of all dormant volcanoes in the world.

News of the World • April 23, 09:41 AM • 11783 views
EU launches new business and energy support programs for Ukraine - Koss

The European Commission has approved projects to finance energy, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. Five EU countries will invest in dual-use technologies.

Economy • April 22, 03:30 PM • 2773 views
Zelenskyy announced new security agreements and the first information about the Drone Deal

Ukraine is preparing new bilateral agreements and expanding defense cooperation. The President announced details regarding the format of the Drone Deal in the near future.

Politics • April 22, 02:46 PM • 2466 views
Number of immigrants in the EU reached a record 64.2 million - report

In 2025, the number of immigrants in the European Union increased by 2. 1 million. Germany remains the leader in the number of people accepted and asylum applications filed.

News of the World • April 22, 12:46 PM • 3053 views
Italy summoned Russian ambassador over Solovyov, who called Meloni a fascist

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested against the statements of propagandist Solovyov, who called Giorgia Meloni a fascist. The Russian ambassador stated that the presenter's words do not represent the Kremlin's position.

Politics • April 22, 12:18 PM • 3735 views
EU did not suspend the association agreement with Israel

EU foreign ministers rejected the initiative to terminate the agreement with Israel. Germany and Italy blocked the proposal from Spain and Ireland.

News of the World • April 22, 08:44 AM • 2802 views
Italy launches investigation into Booking over hotel ratings

The antitrust regulator is investigating Booking. com for giving preference to hotels that pay higher commissions. Financial police have already searched the Italian office.

News of the World • April 22, 07:55 AM • 4229 views
Ukraine still without a contract for SAMP/T NG, while Denmark has already queued for delivery

Denmark has ordered four SAMP/T NG systems for 1. 47 billion euros with delivery in 2028. Ukraine currently does not have an official contract for these air defense systems.

News of the World • April 22, 12:41 AM • 3412 views
Zelenskyy reveals the essence of Drone Deal - at least 10 arms export contracts expected

Zelenskyy announced a Drone Deal to protect infrastructure and export weapons. Agreements have already been reached with three countries, and 11 more states have expressed their interest.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:33 AM • 4765 views
Japan eases arms export rules, moving away from post-war pacifism

Tokyo has allowed the sale of missiles and vessels abroad to strengthen its defense industrial base. The government will assess each sale individually instead of using five categories.

Politics • April 21, 07:40 AM • 4112 views
Ukraine to export weapons to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy announced 10-year agreements with 11 countries on arms export and joint production. Ukraine is also expanding cooperation with EU and Caucasus countries.

Economy • April 19, 10:06 PM • 9151 views
Strengthening the Ukrainian combat aircraft fleet with Swedish "Gripens" - Zelenskyy met with the King of Sweden in Lviv

Sweden has allocated 4 billion to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is discussing the transfer of Gripen aircraft. The parties also agreed on humanitarian aid and energy resilience.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 03:34 PM • 3962 views
Ukraine agreed with creditors on a deferral of state debt payments until 2030

The Ministry of Finance signed a memorandum on payment deferral with creditor countries. Debt repayment will begin in equal installments in 2035-2039.

Economy • April 17, 03:17 PM • 3279 views
Xi Jinping hosts world leaders in Beijing while Trump clashes with allies – Bloomberg

The Chinese president hosted leaders from Spain, Vietnam, and the UAE to strengthen ties. Global powers are seeking stability in China amid Trump's tense policies.

Politics • April 17, 02:02 PM • 6949 views
War in Iran creates risks for arms supplies to Ukraine, Kyiv seeks solutions with partners - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that the conflict in Iran poses risks to defense support. Ukraine is seeking anti-ballistic systems and plans its own air defense production.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 01:46 PM • 3043 views
Ukraine and the Netherlands agree to start work on Drone Deal and joint drone production

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rob Jetten signed a statement on the launch of the Drone Deal initiative. The countries will jointly produce drones, electronic warfare systems, and defense technologies.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 05:49 PM • 5837 views
Top most expensive cars in the world: how much does luxury on wheels cost?Photo

The ranking was topped by the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail at $32 million. The list included exclusive models from Bugatti, Pagani, Mercedes-Maybach, and Aspark.

Economy • April 16, 04:06 PM • 52527 views
Before death, people more often dream of deceased loved ones - study

A study of palliative patients revealed frequent visions of relatives and journeys. Such dreams bring peace and reduce the fear of the end of life.

Society • April 16, 03:46 PM • 6908 views