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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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Ukrainian Foreign Minister to visit Italy for G7 meeting and talks with Borrell and Stoltenberg

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit Italy to participate in the G7 ministerial meeting and hold bilateral talks aimed at obtaining additional air defense systems and weapons for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 08:57 AM • 17947 views
More than 670 thousand Ukrainian passports were issued in the centers of SE "Document" abroad

Centers of the State Enterprise "Document" abroad in 7 countries processed almost 900,000 applications and issued more than 672,000 passports of Ukrainian citizens.

Society • April 16, 03:41 PM • 34239 views
Efforts to end the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine in focus at G7 meeting

The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:35 AM • 22834 views
World Voice Day, Save the Elephant Day, Pajama Day at Work. What else can be celebrated on April 16

Today, April 16, various events are taking place to mark World Voice Day. A person's voice is as unique as a fingerprint. Experts say that the voice can determine a person's character, as well as their age, weight, height, and even their social status.

UNN Lite • April 16, 03:03 AM • 135372 views
BBC: European companies help Russia build ships

European companies continue to supply components to Russian shipyards building naval vessels despite the sanctions, helping Russia to strengthen its military capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 12:53 AM • 112260 views
G7 leaders condemn Iran's attack on Israel and warn of risk of escalation

Iran fired about 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles toward Israel, which intercepted about 99% of them, in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting G7 leaders to condemn Iran's actions and warn of the risk of uncontrolled regional escalation.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:20 PM • 57987 views
Ukraine is negotiating security agreements with 10 countries

According to the deputy head of the Presidential Administration, Ukraine is currently negotiating with about 10 countries to sign security agreements, with some agreements expected to be signed within a month.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 05:58 PM • 32622 views
TOP 10 movies with spring mood

A selection of the best movies of different genres for spring mood.

UNN Lite • April 12, 04:27 PM • 66545 views
Excavations in Pompeii reveal rare frescoes over 2,000 years old

Archaeologists have discovered rare and detailed frescoes depicting Greek mythology and Roman culture in a banquet hall in the ancient city of Pompeii, opening a fascinating window into life more than 2,000 years ago.

Culture • April 12, 02:02 PM • 75996 views
Cannes Film Festival unveils its competition program, including a russian film

The Cannes Film Festival has announced its competition program, which includes a film by russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov and a special screening of Sergei Loznitsa's film about the russian invasion of Ukraine.

Culture • April 12, 01:48 PM • 16853 views
France plans to significantly cut public services to reduce budget deficit

France plans to significantly cut public services, such as medical transportation and subsidies, to reduce its budget deficit of 5. 5% of GDP.

News of the World • April 10, 09:25 AM • 21709 views
Explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in Italy kills at least 3 people

An explosion at a hydroelectric power plant near Bologna, Italy, killed at least 3 people, injured 5 and left 4 missing during maintenance work.

Society • April 9, 11:31 PM • 31186 views
Ukrainian weightlifter wins three medals at the World Cup in Thailand

Ukrainian weightlifter Anastasia Manevska won three bronze medals in the 87 kg weight category at the World Championships in Phuket, Thailand.

Sports • April 9, 03:14 PM • 25747 views
NATO's Sea Shield 24 military exercises begin in Romania

More than 2,200 troops and 135 ships, aircraft and vehicles from 12 NATO and partner countries take part in the Sea Shield 24 naval exercise in Romania.

News of the World • April 8, 01:42 PM • 27361 views
"A turning point": Japan's Prime Minister says the country is changing its defense posture

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Russia's attack on Ukraine, as well as the situation in the Middle East and East Asia, requires changes in the country's policy. Geopolitical tensions have pushed the world to a "historic turning point" and forced Japan to change its defense strategy.

Politics • April 8, 09:37 AM • 38244 views
April 7: World Health Day, International Beaver Day

Today, on April 7, all supporters of a healthy lifestyle, people who care about their bodies, can join the World Health Day. The event is aimed at emphasizing the importance of health in our lives, engaging humanity in solving physical and mental problems, and raising awareness of various diseases

UNN Lite • April 7, 03:09 AM • 36795 views
Romania hosts "Sea Shield 24" military exercises with the participation of NATO countries, in which Moldova and Georgia will take part

More than 2,200 military personnel from 12 NATO and partner countries will take part in Exercise Sea Shield 24, which will take place in Romania from April 8-21 and will include maritime and riverine operations in the Black Sea region.

News of the World • April 6, 02:28 PM • 35388 views
Italian defense minister: channel of communication with russia, tough and critical, must remain open

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crossetto said that a tough and critical channel of communication with Russia must remain open to achieve a just peace and stop Russian attacks on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 03:26 PM • 26795 views
Young Ukrainian model becomes a victim of an accident involving a Ferrari in Italy - media

Ukrainian model Anna Kraevskaya, 21, was killed in a Ferrari crash in Italy on Easter Sunday after the car driven by a Swiss DJ crashed into a fence at 200 miles per hour.

Crimes and emergencies • April 4, 02:00 PM • 60442 views
Airbnb, Booking and others: online accommodation bookings in the EU grew by 13.8% over the year, Croatia, Spain, France are the main summer destinations

In 2023, guests spent 678. 6 million nights in short-term rentals in the EU booked through online platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor, an increase of 13.8% compared to 2022.

Society • April 3, 01:49 PM • 27399 views
Security Agreement between Ukraine and Finland: The OP published the text

Ukraine signed a 10-year agreement on security cooperation and long-term support with Finland, which contains powerful provisions on sanctions, compensation and bringing the aggressor to justice, and Finland announced an aid package of €188 million, bringing its total military support to almost €2 billion.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 11:59 AM • 23747 views
44 countries supported the creation of a special tribunal for Russia

44 countries support the creation of a special tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the Netherlands has offered to host it.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 04:02 AM • 36070 views
Ex-NATO commander: putin may try to stir up the Balkans to distract the West from Ukraine

A former NATO commander warns that russia may be stirring up tensions in the Balkans to distract Western attention from its invasion of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 04:14 PM • 30276 views
255 Ukrainian children were removed by social services from their parents abroad - Lubinets

255 Ukrainian children were removed from their parents by local social services abroad as of December 31, 2023, with the worst situation in Germany (71 cases), Poland (33), Italy (25), Czech Republic (24) and Sweden (17).

News from social networks • April 1, 07:57 PM • 46932 views
Eurovision 2024: Ukraine moved out of the top 3 in the bookmakers' rating

According to updated bookmakers' forecasts, Ukraine has dropped to 4th place with a 10% chance of winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, while Croatia, Switzerland, and Italy occupy the top three spots.

Culture • April 1, 07:32 AM • 24277 views
Mariia Aniichyn wins historic bronze in big air at the World Junior Freestyle Championships

16-year-old Ukrainian athlete Maria Aniychyn won a bronze medal in the big air discipline at the Junior World Freestyle Championships in Livigno, Italy, becoming the first Ukrainian to win a medal at an international freestyle competition.

Sports • March 31, 01:19 AM • 101281 views
35 countries have already agreed to send military and police to France for the Olympics - media

France is inviting military, police and civilian personnel from 45 foreign countries to join the security of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

News of the World • March 29, 01:40 PM • 63443 views
Galushchenko to G7+ countries: Russians will not stop attacking the energy sector - Ukraine needs help in recovery

Russia's massive attack on March 22 caused serious damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure, requiring urgent repairs and an increase in generating capacity, especially maneuvering capacity for Kharkiv and Odesa, as well as strengthening air defense and physical protection of facilities.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 12:58 PM • 49981 views
March 29: International Mermaid Day, Coca-Cola's birthday

Today marks International Mermaid Day, which honors the mythical sea creatures that have captured the human imagination for centuries.

UNN Lite • March 29, 04:03 AM • 39779 views
It will be easier for Ukrainians to obtain passport documents in Munich: what is known

A mobile office of the State Enterprise "Document" has started operating in Munich, Germany, allowing Ukrainians abroad to obtain passport documents.

Society • March 28, 05:56 PM • 47028 views